The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11102·Announced 2011-01-20

Aux Sable Recalls Propane Gas Cylinders and Tank Deliveries for Fire Hazard

Aux Sable Liquid Products is recalling propane gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks in 14 states due to insufficient odorant, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire, explosion, thermal burn) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Aux Sable Liquid Products of Morris, Illinois, is recalling odorized propane gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks. The recall involves propane purchased or delivered between February 25, 2010, and September 30, 2010. Approximately 700 rail cars of propane are affected. The product was sold by propane retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia.

The recall is being conducted because some of the propane does not have sufficient levels of the odorant added to help consumers detect gas leaks. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion, and thermal burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers in the affected states whose most recent propane purchase or delivery was between February 25, 2010, and September 30, 2010, should immediately contact Aux Sable to arrange for a free inspection. If the inspection reveals insufficient odorant, additional odorized propane or a replacement portable propane cylinder will be provided free of charge. Consumers can contact Aux Sable toll-free at (866) 473-7612 or visit www.PropaneGasAlert.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Propane (LP) Gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks
Manufacturer
Aux Sable Liquid Products, of Morris, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Gas
Hazard
Affected units
700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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