CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-03-21). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: 6000. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01112 |
| Published | 2001-03-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-10 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| Products | Propane Regulators |
| Firm named in the title | Hurricane Products |
| Firms | Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan (manufacturer); Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Model numbers | 6000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these propane regulators, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $22. |
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them by closing the main valve on the propane container. Consumers should contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald Isle to get information on receiving a free replacement propane regulator.
Incidents and injuries
Hurricane Products, the importer and distributor, has received 125 reports of these regulators leaking propane. There have been no reports of fires or injuries occurring as a result of these regulators leaking.
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