Please be advised that The Lite Cylinder Company is no longer in business and is currently evaluating its legal options. The companys facility is now closed and unable to receive cylinders returned per the instructions detailed in US DOT PHMSA Emergency Order No. 2013-002. Furthermore, the company is financially insolvent and will not be able to recompense cylinder owners, dealers and distributors for the expenses incurred in complying with this Emergency Recall Order.
If you have any questions concerning the Emergency Recall Order you should contact John Heneghan, Regional Director, at (404) 832-1140, john.heneghan@dot.gov, or Aaron Mitchell, Director Field Services Support, at (202) 366-4455, aaron.mitchell@dot.gov. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sounds like the owners are taking the cheap and coward way out by shutting down the business before the recall can be fully enacted. You should definately discharge your unit and store it unti more details come out on the recall. Hopefully the governement will freeze their funds to help pay for the recall to customers.
Thanks for the info about this! I have two freshly filled 33# cylinders that I use(d) with a portable genny. No communication from Lite Cylinder even though, according to the DOT via the link robbin provided, issues with the 33# cylinders have been known for quite a long time. Judging from the documents on the site, you could put a composite fork in 'em; they are done. It will take me a long time to use 60+ pounds of propane in the grill. Burgers anyone?
Yes, those pdf documents read like the obituary of a company in distress. I had some hope they may survive until reading up. They had some serious problems from the start and it's very surprising it took so long for the DOT discover the problems and pull the plug. I've used these tanks since early 2009 so I can't complain too much although I will miss being able to see the fuel level and the lighter weight. The company in town where I first saw composite tanks has racks of them for their tow motors. As a small business owner, it's sad to read about something like this. The fact it was an American product makes it even more disappointing.