FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Ken Giles |
August 26, 1997 |
(301) 504-7052 |
Release # 97-174 |
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CPSC, Rotarex and Worthington Announce Recall to Repair
Valves on Gas Grill Cylinders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rotarex Inc. of Mt.
Pleasant, Pa., and Worthington Cylinder Corp. of Columbus,
Ohio, are recalling about 6,000 Worthington gas grill
cylinders to repair their valves. The valve handles on these
cylinders can loosen and separate from the rest of the valve
and cylinder, releasing propane vapors. The vapors could
catch on fire or explode if ignited, and if the vapors
contact skin, consumers could suffer a freeze burn or
frostbite.
CPSC, Rotarex and Worthington are not aware of any
injuries involving these gas grill cylinders. This recall is
being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The Worthington 20 pound gas grill cylinder involved in
this recall has the following four markings: "WCW" on the
top of the cylinder's handle, "07-97" on the outside of the
cylinder's handle, three stars in a triangular formation on
the neck of the cylinder valve, which is underneath the hand
wheel, and serial numbers from 3632601F through 3671600F on
the inside of the cylinder's handle.
If consumers have purchased or exchanged gas grill
cylinders since July 15, 1997, they should check the
cylinders to determine if they are involved in this recall.
These cylinders cost about $27. Consumers should stop using
the recalled cylinders immediately and call Rotarex at (800)
325-5721 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday
for information on having the cylinder repaired or replaced.
Consumers should not attempt to disconnect the valve or turn
the cylinder's handle, and consumers should remove all
ignition sources from the area around the grill.
Additionally, if consumers smell gas or hear a gas leak,
they should immediately call the fire department.
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