PHMSA-2013-0123 (Notice No. 13-9): Hazardous Materials: Emergency Recall Order

SUMMARY: This notice publishes Emergency Recall Order 2013-002 (DOT Docket Number PHMSA-2013-0123), issued on May 24, 2013 to The Lite Cylinder Company, Inc. The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety issued this Emergency Order pursuant to authority granted in 49 U.S.C. 5121(d) and 49 CFR 109.17(c), and is published in accordance with 49 CFR 109.19(f)(2)(iv). Emergency Order 2013-002 mandates a recall of (1) all cylinders manufactured by The Lite Cylinder Company, Inc. and marked as authorized under DOT-SP 14562 (and DOT-SP 13957 as authorized therein) and DOT-SP 13105, (2) any cylinder requalified under H706, and (3) any cylinders manufactured under M5729 (collectively, “the affected packaging”), and was issued after PHMSA’s finding that the affected packaging constitutes, or are causing, an imminent hazard to public safety.

DATES: Effective Date: May 24, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Horsley, Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel, PHMSA, 202–366–4400.