The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21100·Announced 2021-03-24

Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard

Flame King is recalling Hog 100-pound propane cylinders because a manufacturing defect could cause gas leaks and fire. No injuries have been reported.

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 (propane cylinders) with a fire hazard, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Flame King, d/b/a YSN Imports Inc., is recalling Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders. The recall involves approximately 500 units manufactured in Thailand. The cylinders are white with built-in wheels and can be identified by serial numbers 000001 through 002800 stamped on the unit's collar. The box features UPC 850015730016 and SKU YSN100HOG. A sticker on the cylinders warns not to fill the unit unless it is standing up.

The cylinders were manufactured with a handle located below the weld on the side. This defect could cause the cylinders to leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recalled cylinders were sold online at Amazon, Wayfair, eBay, Home Depot, and Walmart from January 2020 through October 2020 for approximately $250. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact Flame King for a full refund or free replacement. Consumers can contact Flame King toll-free at 844-464-8265 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders
Manufacturer
Flame King, d/b/a YSN Imports Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Cylinders
Hazard
Affected units
500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 850015730016

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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