FORANE plastic containers

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Aug 12, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 31, 2026.

1report to CPSC
Aug 12, 2026the latest report was made
Aug 12, 2026the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: FORANE
Maker: Arkema Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Plastic containersHard or semi-hardCPSC’s product type: Plastic Containers (Rigid or Semi-rigid) (code 1123), in Containers & Packaging: Plastic

By month

1 report from September 2025 to August 2026; the most in August 2026, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
August 2026	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.

No incident, no one hurt
Made Aug 12, 2026, sent to the company Aug 20, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2026

The product, in the report: R32 [REDACTED] 20lb jug (Difloromethane)

HVAC and refrigeration technicians are now using A2L [REDACTED] (R32 & R 454) which is slightly flamible. The manufacturers have placed reverse thread valves on the service bottles. In the past when [REDACTED] was not flamible a plastic cap was supplied that would seal the jug in case of a leaky valve or it got accidentally knocked open. Not so with the New [REDACTED], if one has a jug leak from the valve their standard 1/4 flare valve caps will not work. If there is a leaky jug, not quick way to cap it. i FEEL THIS IS DANGEROUS and accidents will happen

Serial number
01550708
Where
Springfield MO 65810, Missouri: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 67, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand FORANE, made or sold by Arkema Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
No Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/30/2026) Arkema Inc.: Arkema Inc. Response to CPSC Report No. 20260812-1C47F-2147312510 Arkema Inc. (“Arkema”) respectfully submits the following comments regarding CPSC Report No. 20260812-1C47F-2147312510. As an initial matter, the Report incorrectly identifies Arkema France as the manufacturer of Forane® 32 refrigerants. Arkema Inc., located at 900 First Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406, manufactures Forane® 32 products in the United States. Because of the incorrect manufacturer, Arkema did not receive the notification until after the date that the Report was published (i.e., 9/4/2026). Because the Report contains material inaccurate information (see below) and Arkema did not receive the notification with enough time to take action, we respectfully request that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) remove the Report. Following a reasonable investigation, Arkema was unable to determine that the product identified in the Report, bearing serial number 01550708, was manufactured or packaged by Arkema. The referenced serial number does not conform to Arkema’s serial numbering system and contains fewer digits than those used on Arkema products. In addition, Arkema packaged Forane® refrigerants are in steel cylinders, whereas the Report describes a plastic container. The Report also raises concerns regarding valve caps and alleges that the caps cannot be used to seal a leaking valve on cylinders equipped with left-hand threaded valves. Arkema notes that its Forane® 32 cylinders utilize left-hand threaded valves, which represent an intentional design change, from prior right-hand threaded valve configurations, that launched concurrently with A2L mildly-flammable refrigerants. These threaded valve configurations are consistent with applicable industry safety guidance, including AHRI Guideline M. Arkema further notes that the valve caps historically used on cylinders equipped with right-hand threaded valves were not designed, intended, or marketed as safety devices for containing or stopping refrigerant leaks. Rather, the caps serve to protect valve threads and prevent debris or contaminants from entering the valve assembly during handling and storage. The caps for the cylinders with left-hand threaded valves serve the same function. In the event of a refrigerant leak, whether from a cylinder equipped with a left-hand or right-hand threaded valve, the appropriate response is not to rely on the valve cap as a means of leak control. Instead, the cylinder should be moved, when it is safe to do so, to a well-ventilated location away from potential ignition sources and managed in accordance with applicable safety procedures and instructions. Based on the information available to Arkema, the Company has been unable to verify that the product described in the Report was manufactured or packaged by Arkema, and the Report’s characterization of the purpose and functionality of the valve cap is not consistent with the design intent. If it is not possible to remove the Report altogether at this date, Arkema asks the CPSC to publish our response with the Report. Arkema reserves all rights.

CPSC report 20260812-1C47F-2147312510. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC’s disclaimer

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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FORANE plastic containers

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How badly anyone was hurt

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CPSC’s disclaimer

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