CPSC2007-08-03
Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools
Rehvac Manufacturing Co., of San Antonio, Texas
Hazard
The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated, it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the cylinders that contain the recalled plugs and place them in a cool location. Consumers should contact Rehvac for a free replacement plug.
Sold at
HVAC and Nitrous Oxide systems suppliers and retailers nationwide. The safety plugs for the HVAC pressure testing tools were sold from January 2007 through June 2007 and the safety plugs for the Nitrous Oxide cylinders were sold from August 2006 through June 2007. Each was sold for about $5.
Affected count
About 4,700
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a cylinder that was overheated and overfilled and burst. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Relief Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and HVAC Service Tools
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Rehvac at (800) 856-5668 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.oemregs.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Rehvac-Manufacturing-Recalls-Safety-Relief-Plugs-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Plugs-Used-on-Nitrous-Oxide-Systems-and-Heating-and-Air-Conditioning-Service-ToolsDon't want to check this manually?
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