"Was Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders recalled?"

Q: "Was Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #12117 was issued on 2012-02-23. The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard."

Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard

Source: CPSC Recall #12117

Recall Date

2012-02-23

Manufacturer

Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.

Units Affected

29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada

Products Involved

Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders

Hazard

The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to stor

Reported Injuries

None reported.

Sold At

Various plumbing/HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware Stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012 for about $7 to 13 for cylinders and $45 to 75 for the torch kits.

Manufactured In

United States

Full Recall Description

The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28