CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-15). Hazards: fire, burn, laceration. Models: 66-1031. About 6,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02230 |
| Published | 2002-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-08 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| Products | Safety Relief Valves |
| Firm named in the title | Cavagna North America Inc., |
| Firms | Omeca, of Brescia, Italy (manufacturer); Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 6,100 |
| Model numbers | 66-1031 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15. |
Description
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.
Hazard
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
Remedy
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
Incidents and injuries
Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.
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