LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-04 · 08205
Hazards
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08205
Date
2008-03-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Retailer(s)
Hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20.
Importer(s)
LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" are printed on the product's packaging. Recalled Gas Connectors Length UPC Code 12 inches 019442405489 16 inches 019442019464 22 inches 019442018917 30 inches 019442405496 34 inches 019442018900 46 inches 019442018894 60 inches 019442400224 72 inches 019442405731