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Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-989.

The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-989.

Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Various Plumbing/hvac Distributors, Home Depot, Lowes And Ace Hardware Stores Nationwide And In Canada From October 2004 Through January 2012 For About $7 To 13 For Cylinders And $45 To 75 For The Torch Kits. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-989.

For additional information, contact Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin toll free at (866) 511-8967 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the manufacturer at MapCylinderRecall@WorthingtonIndustries.com or go to www.MAPCylinderRecall.com

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Various Plumbing/hvac Distributors, Home Depot, Lowes And Ace Hardware Stores Nationwide And In Canada From October 2004 Through January 2012 For About $7 To 13 For Cylinders And $45 To 75 For The Torch Kits. Recall FAQ

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