What should you recommend to a customer who loaded a filled propane container into a vehicle on a hot day?

Recommending that the customer remove the container from the vehicle as soon as possible is critical for safety when dealing with propane containers in hot weather. Propane is highly flammable and can be sensitive to temperature changes. On hot days, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise significantly, leading to an increase in pressure within the propane container. If the pressure becomes too high, it could lead to a dangerous situation, including the risk of explosion or fire due to a pressure release or tank failure. By removing the container promptly and storing it in a cooler, well-ventilated environment away from direct sunlight, the risks associated with the heat and pressure buildup can be significantly mitigated.

Suggestions such as keeping the vehicle cool, leaving the container in the trunk, or opening the windows may not address the fundamental risk posed by heat to propane containers effectively. Maintaining the container in the vehicle, even with open windows, does not prevent the potential for excessive heat buildup, which can be dangerous.