CPSC recall 13164
100-pound Propane Cylinders
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-22
On 2015-01-22 the CPSC announced a recall of 100-pound Propane Cylinders by Manchester Tank And Equipment, citing fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13164 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-04-09 |
| Published | 2015-01-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Manchester Tank And Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
100-pound Propane Cylinders | The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so "6 * 12" represents June 2012. The name Manchester and the water capacity "WC238#" are also pressed into the collar. These gray 100-pound DOT propane cylinders measure about 41" high and about 15" in diameter. Manchester 100-pound propane cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel on the top of the cylinder are not included in the recall.
Reason
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
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/2013/Manchester-Tank-And-Equipment-Company-Recalls-Propane-Cylinders
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