The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24124·Announced 2024-02-22

EVAS 20-lb Propane Exchange Cylinders Recalled for Fire Hazard

Worthington Enterprises is recalling about 146,160 EVAS 20-lb propane exchange cylinders that could leak gas and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately and return them to AmeriGas for free replacement.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product recall where a potential fire hazard exists (gas leak from propane cylinders) but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. The hazard is credible and serious, but the absence of reported incidents places it in the "High" category rather than "Severe."

Plain-English summary

Worthington Enterprises, of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling EVAS 20-lb propane exchange cylinders because the cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard. About 146,160 cylinders are affected.

The recalled cylinders have model number EVAS-M0859, a serial number beginning with "W," and a date code of either "06-23" or "07-23." These identifiers are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. The cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label but may now have other propane distributor labels as a result of exchanges.

The cylinders were sold through AmeriGas propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts (Boston Metropolitan) area from July 2023 through August 2023, or from other propane cylinder exchange suppliers thereafter, for between $20 and $80. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely, and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Exchange retail locations can be found at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. For more information, consumers can contact Worthington toll-free at 888-520-1304 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, via email at [email protected], or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/PropaneCylinders.

The recalled product

Product
EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders
Manufacturer
Worthington Enterprises, of Columbus, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • gas-leak
Affected units
146,160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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