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Jack Innes · 03-19-2011, 07:17 AM

I just found this on an other site & thought we all should be aware of the possible dangers with these torches. I just bought a second one & find it extremely useful but it obviously deserves to be treated carefully.

Check the following link - (Caution there are some pictures you may not want to see!)

http://www.bernzomaticinjuries.com/bernz_002.html

This seems a legitimate problem & not the work of some nut exposing an obscure possibility.

b ramsey · 03-21-2011, 10:26 PM

wow! thanks! i have one of those rolling around in the back of my worktruck! im posting that up in the shop i work out of for sure!

supergnat · 03-22-2011, 06:53 AM

Wow, that is scary. I use the torch tip with the flexible hose but that kit came with a belt clip which holds the tank to your belt. I would hate to see what would happen if the tank neck broke while on my belt.

Kohnke Rebabbitting · 03-22-2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Innes

I just found this on an other site & thought we all should be aware of the possible dangers with these torches. I just bought a second one & find it extremely useful but it obviously deserves to be treated carefully.

Check the following link - (Caution there are some pictures you may not want to see!)

http://www.bernzomaticinjuries.com/bernz_002.html

This seems a legitimate problem & not the work of some nut exposing an obscure possibility.

Thanks Jack, Herm.

FRANK PKNY · 03-22-2011, 04:24 PM

Scary!!

Teltruck · 03-22-2011, 10:18 PM

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joncrane · 03-23-2011, 11:25 AM

Is it just the mapp gas or all of the torch/propane cylinders?

CharlieB · 03-23-2011, 11:32 AM

I would assume the dangers relate to both types. Never heard about this before. It's a wake-up call for sure.

Doug Money · 03-23-2011, 12:56 PM

All the litigations were filed between the years 2004 and 2008. We know of no litigation involving propane gas. All breached cylinders known to date contained MAPP gas. As of April 30, 2008 "MAPP" was no longer produced, and Worthington replaced it with "MAP" gas under the Worthington label. It appears the cylinders continue to be designed with deficient joints, though whether or not the added problem of corrosion will exist with the new gas is not known at this time. Worthington disclosed it sold about 21 million units over a two or three year period, apparently between the years 2005 and 2008. Many of the "MAPP" cylinders remain on the market as of the date of this publication.

03-19-2011, 07:17 AM	#1
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 706	MAPP gas torches I just found this on an other site & thought we all should be aware of the possible dangers with these torches. I just bought a second one & find it extremely useful but it obviously deserves to be treated carefully. Check the following link - (Caution there are some pictures you may not want to see!) http://www.bernzomaticinjuries.com/bernz_002.html This seems a legitimate problem & not the work of some nut exposing an obscure possibility.

03-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#2
b ramsey Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ramona, ca. Posts: 58	Re: MAPP gas torches wow! thanks! i have one of those rolling around in the back of my worktruck! im posting that up in the shop i work out of for sure!

03-22-2011, 06:53 AM	#3
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 476	Re: MAPP gas torches Wow, that is scary. I use the torch tip with the flexible hose but that kit came with a belt clip which holds the tank to your belt. I would hate to see what would happen if the tank neck broke while on my belt.

03-22-2011, 04:24 PM	#5
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	Re: MAPP gas torches Scary!! __________________ [email protected]

03-22-2011, 10:18 PM	#6
Teltruck Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Mass Posts: 195	Re: MAPP gas torches Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Jack! Teltruck

03-23-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
joncrane Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: rochester Michigan Posts: 85	Re: MAPP gas torches Is it just the mapp gas or all of the torch/propane cylinders?

03-23-2011, 11:32 AM	#8
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: MAPP gas torches I would assume the dangers relate to both types. Never heard about this before. It's a wake-up call for sure.

03-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#9
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: MAPP gas torches All the litigations were filed between the years 2004 and 2008. We know of no litigation involving propane gas. All breached cylinders known to date contained MAPP gas. As of April 30, 2008 "MAPP" was no longer produced, and Worthington replaced it with "MAP" gas under the Worthington label. It appears the cylinders continue to be designed with deficient joints, though whether or not the added problem of corrosion will exist with the new gas is not known at this time. Worthington disclosed it sold about 21 million units over a two or three year period, apparently between the years 2005 and 2008. Many of the "MAPP" cylinders remain on the market as of the date of this publication.