CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-08-15 · 02230
Hazards
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
Recall
Number
02230
Date
2002-08-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Safety Relief Valves
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Retailer(s)
The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.
Importer(s)
Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J.
Country of manufacture
Italy
Description
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.