New Lenox Fire Protection District Stations Collection Sites for Recalled Propane Tanks

(JULY 8, 2013) – Recently the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an emergency recall order of 55,000 propane tanks manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company.

According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the order directs that certain two-piece, fully wrapped fiber composite cylinders are commonly used as portable fuel tanks for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Anyone who has a propane tank which needs to be disposed of can drop it off at any of the New Lenox Fire Protection District’s (NLFPD) fire stations.  Tanks subject to the recall should be handled with caution. PHMSA has advised that these cylinders may leak flammable gas or suddenly rupture.

Recall Details:

Cylinders manufactured by Lite Cylinder with any of the following markings are subject to this recall:

·         DOT-SP 14562

·         DOT-SP 13957

·         DOT-SP 13105 (only if manufactured by the Lite Cylinder Company)

·         Any cylinder requalified under requalification approval H706

·         Any cylinder manufactured under M5729

The Emergency Recall Order directs anyone who is in possession of one of these specific cylinders to :

·         Stop using it

·         Close the valve

·         Safely disconnect the cylinder once the valve is closed

·         Store the cylinder in a space that is well ventilated and not enclosed

·         Protect the cylinder from heat and keep it away from all heat sources

For additional information on the recall, contact the PHMSA Hazmat Info Center at 800-467-4922 or visit http://1.usa.gov/1cMQB2s .