Western Gas Recalls Propane Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Western Gas is recalling under-odorized propane gas due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Consumers should contact their supplier for a free inspection.
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, burn) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Western Gas Partners LP is recalling approximately 45.7 million gallons of propane (LP) gas. The recall involves gas delivered to consumer storage tanks or sold in portable cylinders for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves, and other appliances. The propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to alert consumers to a gas leak, which presents fire, explosion, and thermal burn hazards.
The affected propane was distributed in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming from April 2015 through October 2017. Propane tanks that have been inspected for odorant levels or refilled after November 2017 are not affected. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Those with storage tanks should contact their supplier or Western Gas to arrange a free inspection. If the propane is under-odorized, Western Gas will arrange for additional odorization or replacement. Consumers with portable cylinders should contact the retailer or the Western Gas hotline to determine if their product is affected and return it for replacement. If a gas leak is detected, consumers should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a safe location.
The recalled product
- Product
- Propane (LP) Gas
- Manufacturer
- Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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