CPSC2004-01-27
CPSC, SCG Miyairi Announce Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices
SCG Miyairi (Thailand) Company, LTD, of Thailand
Hazard
When the cylinder on the gas grill is filled to capacity and exposed to increased temperatures, liquid propane, instead of gas vapor, can leak out and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the gas cylinders immediately and contact the company. SCG will identify, for callers who have one of the recalled units, a local LP gas exchange center, which will replace the cylinder with one that has a new OPD valve. Do not take the LP gas cylinder to an LP gas refiller. Consumers should not attempt to remove the OPD or gas valve themselves.
Sold at
Department and hardware stores nationwide sold the gas cylinders with the recalled OPD valves, from August 2002 through August 2003, for about $30. Some cylinders also were sold with certain Sunbeam gas grills.
Affected count
21,000
Injuries reported
SCG has received five reports involving leaks from the OPD valve, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
SCG Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices (OPD valves)
Consumer contact
Call SCG Miyairi at (800) 636-9346 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.scgmiyairi.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-SCG-Miyairi-Announce-Recall-of-Liquid-Propane-Overfill-Protection-Devices-Don't want to check this manually?
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