PHMSA Issues Emergency Recall Order of 55,000 Propane Tanks Manufactured By the Lite Cylinder Company
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2013
News Highlights
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.
The order directs that certain two-piece, fully wrapped fiber composite cylinders be removed from service.
If you come into contact with the tanks subject to the recall, please use caution. PHAMSA has advised that these cylinders may leak flammable gas or suddenly rupture.
The order directs questions to PHAMSA's Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922.
More Information
PHMSA Emergency Recall Order
PHMSA Guidance on Disposal and Transportation of the Cylinders
PHMSA Recall webpage
The Alexandria Fire Department is sharing this important Emergency Recall Information from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration:
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.
The order directs that certain two-piece, fully wrapped fiber composite cylinders be removed from service. These composite cylinders are commonly used as portable fuel tanks for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Use Caution
If you come into contact with the tanks subject to the recall, please use caution. PHAMSA has advised that these cylinders may leak flammable gas or suddenly rupture.
Recall Details
Cylinders manufactured by Lite Cylinder with any of the following markings are subject to this recall:
DOT-SP 14562
DOT-SP 13957
DOT-SP 13105 (only if manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company)
Any cylinder requalified under requalification approval H706
Any cylinder manufactured under M5729
The Emergency Recall Order directs anyone who is in possession of one of these specific bottles to:
stop using it
close the valve
safely disconnect the cylinder once the valve is closed
store the cylinder in a space that is well ventilated and not enclosed
protect the cylinder from heat and keep it away from all heat sources
The order directs questions to PHAMSA's Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922. In addition to the order, PHMSA has issued additional guidance on disposal and transportation of the cylinders.
For more information, contact The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922 or visit the PHMSA Recall webpage .
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For Immediate Release: July 2, 2013
News Highlights
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.
The order directs that certain two-piece, fully wrapped fiber composite cylinders be removed from service.
If you come into contact with the tanks subject to the recall, please use caution. PHAMSA has advised that these cylinders may leak flammable gas or suddenly rupture.
The order directs questions to PHAMSA's Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922.
More Information
PHMSA Emergency Recall Order
PHMSA Guidance on Disposal and Transportation of the Cylinders
PHMSA Recall webpage
The Alexandria Fire Department is sharing this important Emergency Recall Information from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration:
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.
The order directs that certain two-piece, fully wrapped fiber composite cylinders be removed from service. These composite cylinders are commonly used as portable fuel tanks for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Use Caution
If you come into contact with the tanks subject to the recall, please use caution. PHAMSA has advised that these cylinders may leak flammable gas or suddenly rupture.
Recall Details
Cylinders manufactured by Lite Cylinder with any of the following markings are subject to this recall:
DOT-SP 14562
DOT-SP 13957
DOT-SP 13105 (only if manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company)
Any cylinder requalified under requalification approval H706
Any cylinder manufactured under M5729
The Emergency Recall Order directs anyone who is in possession of one of these specific bottles to:
stop using it
close the valve
safely disconnect the cylinder once the valve is closed
store the cylinder in a space that is well ventilated and not enclosed
protect the cylinder from heat and keep it away from all heat sources
The order directs questions to PHAMSA's Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922. In addition to the order, PHMSA has issued additional guidance on disposal and transportation of the cylinders.
For more information, contact The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Hazmat Info Center at 800.467.4922 or visit the PHMSA Recall webpage .
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