Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
Description: The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3” in diameter and 11” tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACEASCOBENCHMARK®BERNZOMATIC®CRAFTSMAN®EMCEXPRESSFirepower®GENTEC®GOSS®HOTERYJones Stephens CorpLENOX®Mag-Torch®MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER®Master Mechanic®MAPPNAPA BERNZOMATIC®PREST-O-LITE®RONAROTHENBERGERSUPER-EGOSureFire™TurboTorch®UNIWELD®WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE [Learn More]
29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
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Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 02/23/2012 |
| Recall ID | 989 |
| Recall Number | 12117 |
| Product Type | Gasoline Cans |
| Hazard | The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries | None reported. |
| Remedy | Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. |
| Remedy Option | New Instructions |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin toll free at (866) 511-8967 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the manufacturer [email protected] or go to www.MAPCylinderRecall.com |
| Last Updated | 04/15/2016 |
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