Butane Stove Explosions Lawsuits
Although you may have heard of a Butane Stove Explosions lawsuit, did you know that these accidents were not caused by the stove itself? Instead, they were caused by a pressure relief device attached to the gas canisters. However, you may not have considered the fact that flammable aerosol, paint, or hairspray cans could cause an explosion. Butane Stove Explosions lawsuits are becoming more common as a result of the explosions.
Butane canisters had a pressure relief device
Butane canisters have always been an ideal fuel source because they are lightweight and compact. In addition to being inexpensive, butane is also clean, highly efficient, and very light. A pressure relief device was added to butane canisters to prevent explosions. However, there is some confusion about which type of fuel is right for your needs. Below are some tips to help you choose the best fuel type.
The DOT-specified cylinders longer than 2 m have a pressure relief device in the vapor space. DOT-specified cylinders of less than 1.2 liters are exempt from this requirement. These cylinders may be filled with liquefied petroleum gas, stabilized propylene, or propane. These canisters can be found at camping stores, garden centers, and supermarkets.
Flammable aerosol cans
The flammable aerosol cans that are used in the cooking spray are the culprits in many butane stove explosions. These sprays, also known as aerosols, are designed to be released by pressure and are often found in u-shaped vents. The spray ignited the stove, burning the plaintiff and igniting a fire in the kitchen. The lawsuit has filed several related cases against Conagra, which makes the spray.
According to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed in federal court in California, the manufacturer of PAM products, Conagra, distributed the sprays in 2011. The sprays are made to contain propellants that may ignite when in contact with a heat source. When sprays are too close to a heat source, they can combust, causing a fire. Conagra, which produces PAM, refused to say if the product contained propane or butane.
Flammable paint cans
When a person uses flammable paint, they risk an explosion. The paint contains solvents and combustible bases, which can ignite if the contents are not handled properly. They should also be properly stored, and paint containers should be properly sealed to prevent leaks. The danger from flammable paint cans also increases when the paint is in reach of young children, who should never be around them.
A lawsuit alleges that gasoline contained in flammable paint cans ignited and caused a Butane Stove explosion. The lawsuits claim that the explosion caused flashbacks. These explosions can be very destructive. The explosion occurred even when the gasoline was poured into a cooler with a lid. Butane stoves are not the only source of flammable fuels.
Flammable hairspray cans
A butane stove explosion suit has been filed against a manufacturer of flammable hairspray cans. The plaintiff, Mariani, was using the stove to boil water in her Staten Island apartment when she accidentally punctured an Aero Net hair spray can. The aerosol sprayed out of the can exploded when it came into contact with a hot gas flame. The plaintiff suffered severe burn injuries, and the fire spread to her clothes and body. She must now undergo surgery and rehabilitation.
The plaintiffs allege that Conagra and DS Containers, the manufacturers of PAM, knowingly marketed flammable aerosol spray cans. The cans feature venting mechanisms (visible as U-shaped marks on the bottom of the can) that can release the flammable substance from the cans. In addition to cooking oil, PAM also contains propellants that create a projectile sprayable quality. The manufacturer of Conagra, however, has refused to confirm or deny if the aerosols contained propane or butane.