Fire and burn

YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Recalled 2017-07-13. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 24,000Units
2017-07-13Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800
The hazard
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

The details

ProductsRefillable propane cylinders
Imported byYSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King
Made inThailand
Sold atAmazon, Home Depot, Ace Hardware
CPSC recall number17186
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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