The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12117·Announced 2012-02-23

Worthington Map Pro and MAPP Gas Cylinders Recalled for Fire Hazard

Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin is recalling Map Pro, Propylene, and MAPP gas cylinders because the seal can leak after use, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 fire hazard from leaking gas cylinders, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis., is recalling Map Pro, Propylene, and MAPP gas cylinders due to a fire hazard. The seal on these cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel-consuming equipment are disconnected from them. The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting, and welding. They are approximately 3 inches in diameter and 11 inches tall, and are either yellow or black in color. The recall includes cylinders sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder.

The affected units were sold at various plumbing and HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ace Hardware stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012. The cylinders were sold for about $7 to $13, and torch kits were sold for $45 to $75. The cylinders and torch kits feature a variety of labels, including ACE, ASCO, BENCHMARK, BERNZOMATIC, CRAFTSMAN, EMC, EXPRESS, Firepower, GENTEC, GOSS, HOTERY, Jones Stephens Corp, LENOX, Mag-Torch, MAGNA, Mastercraft, TURNER, Master Mechanic, MAPP, NAPA, PREST-O-LITE, RONA, ROTHENBERGER, SUPER-EGO, SureFire, TurboTorch, UNIWELD, WORTHINGTON MAPP GAS, WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro, and WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the cylinders immediately. If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use it and return it to the store where it was purchased for an exchange or full refund. If the cylinder is currently connected to a torch, do not disconnect it; take it outdoors, ignite the torch, and burn off the entire contents. If the cylinder is not currently connected, take it outdoors and leak test the top with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach a torch, ignite it, and burn off the contents. If no bubbles develop, do not use the cylinder and return it for an exchange or refund. Never leave a lit torch and cylinder unattended, and use the torch only in a well-ventilated area.

The recalled product

Product
Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
Manufacturer
Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Cylinders
Hazard
Affected units
29,026,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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