Fiskars Canada Inc., the Ontario-based company that manufactures those orange-handled scissors you see in almost every school and office, has issued a voluntary recall of its propane-powered weed whacker, Occupational Health & Safety reported today. Health Canada, in collaboration with Fiskars, found mechanical problems with the appliance that could lead to consumer injuries through flammability, […]

A Texas-based company that processes propane into propylene is trying to raise $600 million in an initial public offering of stock, Reuters reported. PetroLogistics LP filed papers with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. The Houston, Texas company said high oil costs are shutting down its rivals who rely on oil byproducts to […]

A new propane-powered paratransit bus is being unveiled this week in Minneapolis. The bus will seat 20 passengers and two wheelchairs, and is equipped with the Roush CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system. It features the frame of a Ford E-450 cutaway with a shuttle bus body. The clean-burning alternative fuel vehicle is a partnership […]

Memorial Day and the 4th of July are sneaking up quickly, friends, and there’s nothing more American than a proper backyard grilling party. You’ve got to do it right and set the scene – obviously, you’ll be needing some tiki torches. Sure, Citronella oil is a natural insect repellent. But any self-respecting tiki torch connoisseur […]

No longer is grilling an activity designated to just the summer months. Now, even with Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial start of the grilling season—a long four months away, grilling enthusiasts are already on the task…and with good reason. These days, the propane grill offers more convenience and control than its charcoal counterpart. According to Amazing […]