MAPP Gas cannister recall

[JJayMan]

Sorry if this is old news but.....

Has anyone heard about the MAPP gas cannister recall?

be careful out there with your MAPP gas cannisters!

http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.as...henberger+issues+urgent+global+product+recall

 

[scotty plumber]

Thank's for the info but i think it was posted last week

 

[markfxy]

Just got this email looks like ill be taking my empties back for a refund http://www.srw.co.uk/pdf/maprecall.pdf

 

[AWheating]

my local travis was still selling the dogdy one this week untill i told them about the recall. They had to contact there rothenberger/mapp gas rep to confirm it. Looks like they are trying hard to let all retail outlets know about it NOT!

I was even told that they (travis) would only replace a bottle if i could prove i brought it from them, so if you have a couple of bottles and no proof of purchase then your screwed.

i will not waste a bottle, if they (rothenberger) cant replace all without proof of purchase then i will just carry on using them.

 

[scotty plumber]

I am ok as i use calor gas

 

[adam84]

I am ok as i use calor gas

Ok for you then.:lol:

 

[ADM360]

my local travis was still selling the dogdy one this week untill i told them about the recall. They had to contact there rothenberger/mapp gas rep to confirm it. Looks like they are trying hard to let all retail outlets know about it NOT!

I was even told that they (travis) would only replace a bottle if i could prove i brought it from them, so if you have a couple of bottles and no proof of purchase then your screwed.

i will not waste a bottle, if they (rothenberger) cant replace all without proof of purchase then i will just carry on using them.

I'm with you, I had my spare in the van for a while and can't remeber where it came from!!!! but apparently its only a problem when you disconnect!! so i'll just leave it on!!
also I've had problems with all types of disposable cylinder over the years with cylinder not resealing!!

 

[scotty plumber]

how is travis perkins for plumbing stuff anyway? Do they stock any decent tools??

 

[Roger Welton]

how is travis perkins for plumbing stuff anyway? Do they stock any decent tools??

Branch near me is expensive with a very limited selection (though it is only a small)

 

[adam84]

how is travis perkins for plumbing stuff anyway? Do they stock any decent tools??

The travis near me stocks loads of stanley, bahco, irwin and loads of its own stuff (4trade, which is all rubbish).

 

[AWheating]

the travis by me has a deadicated plumbing section and stocks the same levels as you would expect at a pts or plumbs. Not sure on price as its all on account of the company i am currently subbing to. As for tools they dont stock much plumbing tools but had a good general section.

 

[JJayMan]

I reckon leaving your torch connected is the safest way for these cans to be used, as long as your torch(and can) is stored well.
I keep mine in and old Makita Drill case, nice and snug.
I am trying to get some more gas but there are no new cans at my local merchant yet.
I may have to go to another gas can or type, does anyone have any suggestions?.
I see there are adaptors available to convert my torch to suit other cans.

 

[WHPES]

I came to use a MAPP cylinder on Friday to find that it was empty. I took it off the torch about 3 weeks ago so it looks like the gas leaked out. Unfortunately I chucked it or I would have taken it back.

 

[ADM360]

Typical!! mentioned and read all about it!! had a cylinder in the van for a while and today emptied the old one, so cracked out the new Worthington cylinder, on removing the torch cylinder leaking!!! can't remember where I got it, one of three merchants and about three months ago!! so guess I'll just leave the torch on!!

 

[pipeline]

i noticed that B&Q have recently removed there mapp cylinders,, have they removed them everywhere yet?... and are they gona sell em again or not. thanks men

 

[ADM360]

PTS have re-stocked with a new supply, so I guess the rest will soon have it back on the shelf!!

 

[ADM360]

PTS have re-stocked with a new supply, so i guess the rest will soon have fresh stocks!!!

 

[AWheating]

all the merchants by me can not get any of the new cylinders at the mo, seems they cant produce the quick enough to cover the replacement of the faulty ones.

 

[Mike Jackson]

SPS. a local merchant, have got new stock in. Perhaps I should get some and flog them on e-bay for vastly inflated prices if there's a shortage.

 

[thomas donovan]

wondered what the funny smell was in the van LOL

 

[adam84]

wondered what the funny smell was in the van LOL

BANNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[anth001]

hello, i like to buy my mapp gas from Dumbcentre...sorry Plumbcentre, where im guaranteed to receive a canister that has been dented and the scratched beyond belief!