Propane Storage Tanks – Gas Leak Risk (2008)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
Brand
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga. is recalling Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks. The hazard is: An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane t. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.
Reported concern (CPSC)
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026