http://www.butanecoa.org/?p=66
For Immediate Release
Lahar MFG (Puretane) Raided by Federal Authorities
September 4, 2015
Lahar Manufacturing (Puretane) 4533 Macarthur Boulevard
# 2 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Lahar Manufacturing (Puretane) recently ceased all business operations because of failure to comply with State & Federal Regulations. A recent raid of their home offices were followed by all inventory, bank accounts and assets being seized by Federal Authorities; further putting the cigar and tobacco industry at risk. Lahar was shipping improperly & mislabeled hazardous materials across the country and marketing their products for misuse. These illegal practices are a direct violation of Department of Transportation (governed by the Department of Homeland Security) and are extremely serious. Shipping, handling, storage and sales of butane must be monitored by Hazmat certified personnel. Butane should only be sold for the sole purpose of refilling lighters, cigar/industrial torch lighters and portable stovetops.
Retailers whom rely upon manufacturers who mislabel and improperly ship hazardous materials, to increase profits, are at high risk for penalties enforced by State and Federal Governmental Agencies. Any retailer who knowingly sells products for anything other than its sole intended use is placing themselves and their consumers at risk.
Henry Martinez certified hazmat shipper stated “I just cant imagine butane being transported with improper markings, its putting millions of lives at risk”
Indicators of non compliant cans:
11x, 7x, 5x, 14x
Korean made
“Medical Grade”
Un numbers 2037 – HIGHLY ILLEGAL
Actions by these companies are a blatant disregard for Federal guidelines and industry standards. If you know of industry associates in violation of these regulations please contact the Butane Coalition of America immediately. All inquiries may be submitted anonymously. Thank you for supporting the Butane Coalition of America.
Lamar Mfg official statement – “Thank you for all of your support, but Puretane is no longer selling or making N-Butane due to the increasing number of people causing harmful explosions through ignorance and carelessness. Once stores sell out of Puretane, there will be no more. Be safe out there.”
