The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16101·Announced 2016-02-12

Crescent Point Energy Recalls Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Crescent Point Energy is recalling approximately 118 million gallons of propane gas in the U.S. because insufficient odorant levels may prevent consumers from detecting leaks, posing fire and burn risks.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire, explosion, and thermal burn hazards) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Crescent Point Energy Corp. of Canada is recalling approximately 118,000,000 gallons of propane (LP) gas sold in the United States. The recall involves propane delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations for use in portable refillable tanks, such as those used in recreational vehicles, barbeques, and stoves. The gas was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use.

The recall is being issued because the propane does not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to gas leaks. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion, and thermal burn hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected propane was distributed in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Utah between April 2009 and October 2015. Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, they should immediately contact the retailer, supplier, or the Crescent Point Energy hotline to arrange for an inspection. If the inspection confirms insufficient odorant, Crescent Point Energy will arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank. Consumers should ensure they have carbon monoxide alarms in buildings that utilize gas. If a gas leak is smelled, consumers should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor's phone, avoiding the use of matches, lights, or electrical switches.

The recalled product

Product
Propane (LP) Gas
Manufacturer
Crescent Point Energy Corp., of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Gas
Hazard
Affected units
118,000,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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