The propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a leak
of ConsumerAffairs
Crescent Point Energy Corp., of Canada is recalling about 118,000,000 gallons of propane gas in the U.S. and Canada.
The propane does not have sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers of a leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves under-odorized propane gas (LP) delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations for use in portable refillable tanks (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). LP was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use.
The propane, manufactured in Canada, was distributed in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Utah, delivered by various companies and sold by retailers between April 2009, and October 2015.
What to do
Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, they should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or Crescent Point Energy hotline to arrange for an inspection.
If inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, Crescent Point Energy will either promptly arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank. Consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize gas.
If consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.
Consumers may contact Crescent Point Energy toll free at 866-421-4266 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT), by email at info@youandpropane.com or online at www.youandpropane.com for more information.