OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-24 · 17116
Hazards
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Recall
Number
17116
Date
2017-03-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gas station hose swivel connectors
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33.
Distributor(s)
OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017