Interline Brands Recalls Swivel Fittings Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-03-28 · 19094
Hazards
The fittings can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
19094
Date
2019-03-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Zhejiang ACME Pipe Fitting Co., LTD, of China
Retailer(s)
Hardware retailers from August 2017 through November 2018 and sold to professional installers by Leran, Barnett, Hardware Express, SupplyWorks, Wilmar and Maintenance USA stores from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $1 and $8.
Importer(s)
Interline Brands, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves multiple sizes of ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel fittings used as connectors for copper tubing. The brass, gold-colored fittings connect two male flare nuts opposite to each other. The Swivels were used primarily for LP gas (propane) applications by professional installers. Model Number Description 39-4 1/4" x 1/4" 39-6 3/8" x 3/8" 39-8 1/2" x 1/2" 39-8-6 1/2" x 3/8" 39-10 5/8" x 5/8" 39-10-8 5/8" x 1/2"