CPSC Recall in 2017: Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due To Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-073

Date: December 28, 2017

Product Name: Propane (LP) Gas

Recall Description:

This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers’ storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances).  Propane tanks that have been inspected for the level of odorant or have been refilled after November 2017 are not affected.

Hazard Description:

The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.  

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 45.7 million gallons

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Distributed in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, delivered by various companies and sold by various retailers from April 2015 through October 2017.

Manufactured In:

U.S.