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This copy of a propane tank recall was posted on the Monocoer's forum.
[NationalRV] Propane Tank Recall...
On May 24, 2013, The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
issued Emergency Order Number 2013-002 mandating a recall of all cylinders
manufactured by The Lite Cylinder Company, Inc. (Lite Cylinder), Franklin,
Tennessee, and marked as authorized under DOT-SP 14562 (and DOT-SP-13957
as authorized therein), DOT-SP 13105; any cylinder requalified under H706,
and any cylinders manufactured under M5729. This recall order also applies
to any person who is in possession of an affected packaging that is subject
to this order.
The emergency order is based on an investigation of Lite Cylinder's
operations and production history that revealed probable violations and unsafe
conditions and practices that PHMSA determined present an imminent hazard to
the public safety. In effect, this action immediately orders the removal
from service of more than 55,000 two-piece fully wrapped fiber composite
cylinders. These cylinders are largely in liquefied petroleum gas service.
PHMSA also terminated the above special permits and approvals for cylinder
requalification, and manufacturer's Registration Numbers.
To effectively comply with this recall, cylinder owners must:
1. Take proper safeguards in identifying and handling the affected
cylinders identified in this order.
2. Cease use of all specified cylinders until notified of DOT response to
Petition for Review.
3. Arrange to have all propane gas removed from cylinder. This should only
be done by qualified persons, trained in handling cylinders in accordance
with Federal regulations. (Note: All propane dispensing agents should meet
this criteria.) This person must discharge all gas, purge, and remove the
valve per the recall.
Please be advised that The Lite Cylinder Company is no longer in business
and is currently evaluating its legal options. The company's facility is
now closed and unable to receive cylinders returned per the instructions
detailed in US DOT ? PHMSA Emergency Order No. 2013-002. Furthermore, the
company is financially insolvent and will not be able to recompense cylinder
owners, dealers and distributors for the expenses incurred in complying with
this Emergency Recall Order.
If you have any questions concerning the Emergency Recall Order you should
contact John Heneghan, Regional Director, at (404) 832-1140,
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , or Aaron Mitchell, Director
Field Services Support, at (202) 366-4455, [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected]) .
[NationalRV] Propane Tank Recall...
On May 24, 2013, The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
issued Emergency Order Number 2013-002 mandating a recall of all cylinders
manufactured by The Lite Cylinder Company, Inc. (Lite Cylinder), Franklin,
Tennessee, and marked as authorized under DOT-SP 14562 (and DOT-SP-13957
as authorized therein), DOT-SP 13105; any cylinder requalified under H706,
and any cylinders manufactured under M5729. This recall order also applies
to any person who is in possession of an affected packaging that is subject
to this order.
The emergency order is based on an investigation of Lite Cylinder's
operations and production history that revealed probable violations and unsafe
conditions and practices that PHMSA determined present an imminent hazard to
the public safety. In effect, this action immediately orders the removal
from service of more than 55,000 two-piece fully wrapped fiber composite
cylinders. These cylinders are largely in liquefied petroleum gas service.
PHMSA also terminated the above special permits and approvals for cylinder
requalification, and manufacturer's Registration Numbers.
To effectively comply with this recall, cylinder owners must:
1. Take proper safeguards in identifying and handling the affected
cylinders identified in this order.
2. Cease use of all specified cylinders until notified of DOT response to
Petition for Review.
3. Arrange to have all propane gas removed from cylinder. This should only
be done by qualified persons, trained in handling cylinders in accordance
with Federal regulations. (Note: All propane dispensing agents should meet
this criteria.) This person must discharge all gas, purge, and remove the
valve per the recall.
Please be advised that The Lite Cylinder Company is no longer in business
and is currently evaluating its legal options. The company's facility is
now closed and unable to receive cylinders returned per the instructions
detailed in US DOT ? PHMSA Emergency Order No. 2013-002. Furthermore, the
company is financially insolvent and will not be able to recompense cylinder
owners, dealers and distributors for the expenses incurred in complying with
this Emergency Recall Order.
If you have any questions concerning the Emergency Recall Order you should
contact John Heneghan, Regional Director, at (404) 832-1140,
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) , or Aaron Mitchell, Director
Field Services Support, at (202) 366-4455, [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected]) .
