Date:         Wed, 5 Jul 1995 09:23:40 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Johnson <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Re:  propane tank label--dangerous defect

So Derek Drew says:
> 
> Even if I bought a brand new tank tomorrow, I would immediately sawzall the
> label off and sand/paint the area. Trying to seal the edges of the label
> against the tank with sealent will not help as I tried that and all the
> silicone does is trap moisture under there. Trying to squirt rust
> neutralizer under the label will not work as I tried this too to no benefit. 
> 
> The fact is, the label has to come off!
> 
> Every Camper owner on this list be advised that you have a bad situation
> under there. I urge you to see if you can work that label off at the next
> opportunity.

What is the liability of not having that label on there?  Isn't it suppose
to be left on?  Can you clarify this?  I'd like to remove mine, but I just
want to know the legal ramifications.

Steven 

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com