CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders
CPSC recall 01089. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These cylinders could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should contact AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. An AmeriGas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.
CPSC recall 01089 has the recall date 21 Feb 2001. The notice names the firm CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another. The recall has about 1,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion. CPSC gives the product type Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | On July 19, 2000, some AmeriGas overfilled cylinders vented propane and ignited, causing an explosion at the AmeriGas plant in Willoughby, Ohio. As a result, AmeriGas Propane L.P. recalled about 100 overfilled propane cylinders distributed in the Detroit, Mich. area in July 2000. One worker suffered minor burns. No consumer injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 1,600 |
| Description | These 20-pound AmeriGas propane cylinders are white, and at the time of purchase, had a red, white and blue shrink-wrapped sleeve around them with the names "AmeriGas," "Prefilled Propane Xchange" and "PPX(r)" on them. Cylinders bearing a blue ink six-digit code just below the collar beginning with the letter X and ending with the number 7 are not included in this recall. As a reminder to all consumers, propane cylinders should not be stored or used indoors or in confined spaces. If you see, hear or smell leaking propane, immediately move far away from the cylinder and call the fire department from another location. |
| Product | AmeriGas 20-pound propane cylinders, About 1,600, Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Sold at | Home center, hardware, grocery and convenience stores and service stations sold or exchanged these propane cylinders in 19 northeast Ohio counties, from December 2000 through February 15, 2001. The cylinders sold for between $44 and $48, and cost about $14 to exchange. The recalled cylinders were… |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,600Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 01089The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01089. https://recallregister.com/product/458-cpsc-amerigas-propane-l-p-announce-another-recall-of-propane-cylinders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01089 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
On July 19, 2000, some AmeriGas overfilled cylinders vented propane and ignited, causing an explosion at the AmeriGas plant in Willoughby, Ohio. As a result, AmeriGas Propane L.P. recalled about 100 overfilled propane cylinders distributed in the Detroit, Mich. area in July 2000. One worker suffered minor burns. No consumer injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home center, hardware, grocery and convenience stores and service stations sold or exchanged these propane cylinders in 19 northeast Ohio counties, from December 2000 through February 15, 2001. The cylinders sold for between $44 and $48, and cost about $14 to exchange. The recalled cylinders were…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01089?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,600