CPSC2001-03-21
CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard
These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them by closing the main valve on the propane container. Consumers should contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald Isle to get information on receiving a free replacement propane regulator.
Sold at
Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these propane regulators, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $22.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
Hurricane Products, the importer and distributor, has received 125 reports of these regulators leaking propane. There have been no reports of fires or injuries occurring as a result of these regulators leaking.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Propane Regulators
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Emerald Isle, which is conducting the recall for Hurricane Products, at (877) 673-3278 toll-free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hurricane-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-RegulatorsDon't want to check this manually?
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