Flogas has issued an immediate product recall for a small number of 'Flogas Gold Butane Gas Cylinders' purchased between 6 November and 22 November 2024. The recall effects all ‘Flogas Gold Butane Gas Cylinders’ purchased across East Anglia, East Midlands, the Home Counties and the South East during that time:
4.5kg Butane – Gold Cylinder
7kg Butane – Gold Cylinder
13kg Butane – Gold Cylinder
Flogas are calling for all customers who may have purchased one of these cylinders in the affected region particularly through a retailer such as B&Q, B&M, Homebase, another local seller or gas dealer to stop using the butane gas bottles immediately. Where possible keep the cylinder stored outdoors. If you must store it indoors, ensure it’s away from sources of heat until collection is arranged
Risk Details
This product presents a risk of fire because the butane cylinders have been filled with a mixture of butane and propane outside of the parameters for commercial butane defined in BS4250.
Next Steps for Customers
Affected customers who have purchased the following products should contact Flogas on 0330 041 6629 or cylinder.recall@flogas.co.uk for collection and a free replacement:
For further information, refer to:
- The official Flogas Product Recall announcement
- The Gov.uk Product Safety Alert
9 December 2024