Worthington Cylinders Issues Voluntary Recall

Involves MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP Hand Torch Cylinders

From Worthington Cylinders PR

These cylinders are affected by this recall. Click images to enlarge

February 23, 2012 - Columbus, OH.— Worthington Cylinders has issued a voluntary recall of

its MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP cylinders due to a potential leak occurring when a torch or hose is disconnected from the cylinder. There have been no reported injuries or accidents

related to this issue. For more information about the voluntary recall and instructions on how

to dispose of or return cylinders for a refund, go to http://www.MAPCylinderRecall.com.

Products affected were sold at various plumbing/HVAC distributors, home improvement and

hardware stores before January 15, 2012 and are yellow or black cylinders, including:

• 14.1 oz MAP-Pro (yellow cylinder)

• 14.1 oz Propylene (black cylinder)

• 16 oz MAPP (yellow cylinder)

• Hand Torch kits containing 14.1 oz MAP-Pro
(yellow cylinder)

New cylinders to replace the recalled products are already being shipped to stores and are marked with a white or black diamond on the cylinder shoulder .

These products are NOT affected by the recall. Click images to enlarge

Products not affected are blue, red and green cylinders, including:

• 14.1 oz propane (blue cylinder)

• 1.4 oz oxygen (red cylinder)

• 16.4 oz propane (green cylinder)

Proper disposal of affected cylinders:

IMPORTANT: Never transport a leaking cylinder. Never leave lit torch and cylinder
unattended. Use torch only in well-ventilated area.

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