CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-03-21 · 01112
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01112
Date
2001-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Propane Regulators
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Retailer(s)
Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these propane regulators, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $22.
Importer(s)
Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source for one or more appliances. The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of this recall.