CPSC recall 00173
Blue Rhino propane cylinders
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-08-19
On 2026-08-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Blue Rhino propane cylinders by R4 Technical Center North Carolina, citing these cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00173 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2000-08-30 |
| Published | 2026-08-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | R4 Technical Center North Carolina |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Blue Rhino propane cylinders | These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.
Reason
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-R4-Technical-Center-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-Cylinders
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