The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·78088·Announced 1978-10-26

Cleanweld CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders Recalled for Fire and Burn Risk

Cleanweld Products is recalling yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders because a connector separation may cause fuel leaks, leading to ignition, burns, or the cylinder being propelled.

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 fire and burns, which are significant injuries, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cleanweld Products, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling all yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders, model CB-1000. These cylinders were manufactured between June 1977 and April 1978 and were sold nationwide as part of the "Whirlwind Torch Kit" (PR-3600) or separately for approximately $4.75. Only the yellow cylinders are included in this recall.

The recall is due to a potential separation at the point where the threaded connector meets the cylinder. This defect may cause a fuel leak, which could result in ignition and burns to the user. Additionally, rapid fuel leakage could de-pressurize the cylinder quickly enough to propel it.

Consumers should stop using the affected fuel cylinders immediately. They should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Cleanweld Products at 4000 Medford Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90063, or call the toll-free number 800/421-6253. Model numbers can be verified by contacting CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800/638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Whirlwind Torch Kit CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders
Manufacturer
Cleanweld Products
Category
Consumer Product — Fuel Cylinders
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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