The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08594·Announced 2008-07-11

American Welding & Tank Recalls Propane Tanks Due to Fire Risk

American Welding & Tank is recalling about 11,000 converted underground propane storage tanks because rust can cause odor fade, creating a fire and burn hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a fuel storage system that poses a fire and burn hazard, and the source text explicitly reports that two individuals sustained first and second-degree burn injuries.

Plain-English summary

American Welding & Tank LLC is recalling approximately 11,000 Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks. The recall involves 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon tanks that were converted from above-ground to underground storage between January 2005 and April 2008. These tanks were sold by retail propane dealers in the eastern United States during that same period.

The hazard exists because rust inside the tanks can cause the added odorant to fade. This makes it difficult for consumers to detect the smell of propane in the event of a gas leak, which poses a fire and burn hazard. The company has received one report in which two individuals sustained first and second-degree burn injuries while attempting to ignite an outside fireplace.

Consumers should stop using the recalled tanks immediately. The retail propane company that installed the tank will perform necessary repairs at the tank. Retailers have been notified and will contact consumers directly. For additional information, consumers can contact American Welding & Tank toll-free at (866) 614-0910 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.awtank.com.

The recalled product

Product
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
Manufacturer
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Storage Tanks
Hazard
Affected units
11,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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