Massive Propane Recall: Feds Warn of Explosion Danger

[DainBramaged]

A massive propane recall was launched today after it was discovered some of the fuel did not contain the substance normally injected that would allow people to smell a leak, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The government warned of the risk of explosion.

The fuel was distributed by Aux Sable Liquid Products -- an Illinois-based company that distributed the fuel to 14 states in the East and South. The CPSC could not estimate how many consumers might already have the affected fuel, but said it was enough to fill 70 railroad tanker cars and was sold between February and September of last year.

The fuel was sold to consumers under a variety of brands in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia.

If your most recent purchase of propane occurred between Feb. 25 and Sept. 30, you are urged to contact Aux Sable at [phone] or visit the recall site to see if you're affected and eligible for a free inspection.

http://www.walletpop.com/2011/01/20/massive-propane-recall-feds-warn-of-explosion-danger/

[HereSince1628]

1. This proves the market place works

well, not prove reall, that was just a freaking media 'hook;

these products should be in the market place only with regulations that are closely monitored.

Economies of scale are fraught with multiplications of disastrous outcomes.

Bad propane,
bad ground beef,
bad eggs
bad carrots

All these products, generated by mega-producers, require strictly enforced regulation to prevent mega-crises.

[Frustratedlady]

2. Hmmm! We just had a couple that had an explosion in a detached building,

They came home to find the heat out in their house, so they went to a shed (which held antique items) to find out what the problem was and fortunately got out before the explosion. Wonder if it was the same kind of situation.

[jwirr]

3. I am assuming that this is connected to the two explosions in NY

where workers were killed?