Lite Cylinders Recall

[Andrew Custis]

This has been slowly spreading around and Bruce found a great article that shows what is going on. Ranger Tugs initially purchased these cylinders from Seaward Company who had recently sold to Whale. I am currently working with Whale to come up with a new metal tank design and new lid that holds these in place. We used these cylinders on Ranger Tug R29's that had the propane option installed underneath the outside sink in the cockpit. If you have one of these fiberglass tanks, I would remove it from the boat and discontinue use.

I should have a test unit when I return to work tomorrow. As soon as I verify fitment, I will communicate with Whale to determine how many I think we have in the field so we have enough to start with the replacement program. Although this is not going to be a free replacement, I am going to try and participate with all of our owners with these installed tanks to make it a reasonable exchange.

If you have one of these tanks, please reply directly to my work email with the following information.

Name
Hull ID#
Shipping address

http://www.passagemaker.com/articles/tr ... insolvent/

Sorry for the hassle!

Andrew Custis
Customer Service Manager
Ranger Tugs / Cutwater Boats
andrewcustis@rangertugs.com
(253)230-0727 Cell

 

[Andrew Custis]

Sorry for the confusion on ordering the propane tanks. Here is what you need to do to order.

1. Fill out the attached parts order form. Please do not fill out the credit card information.
2. Submit them to Richard Becker.
a. Email - parts@rangertugs.com
b. Fax - (253)839-5218
3. Parts requested.
a. (1) Aluminum tank ($110.00)
b. (1) New style lid. (THE LIDS ARE NOW FREE COURTESY OF WHALE)
4. Richard will contact you for a credit card number.

Any questions, don't hesitate to call us directly. (253)839-5213