CPSC recall 08594
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks by American Welding And Tank, citing an odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tank….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08594 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-07-11 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | American Welding And Tank |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks | The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.
Reason
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
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/2008/Propane-Storage-Tanks-Recalled-By-American-Welding--Tank-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-Can-Pose-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard
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