Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-03). Hazards: burn, explosion, injury. About 4,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07263 |
| Published | 2007-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Safety Relief Plugs |
| Products | Relief Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and HVAC Service Tools |
| Firm named in the title | Rehvac Manufacturing |
| Firms | Rehvac Manufacturing Co., of San Antonio, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,700 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | HVAC and Nitrous Oxide systems suppliers and retailers nationwide. The safety plugs for the HVAC pressure testing tools were sold from January 2007 through June 2007 and the safety plugs for the Nitrous Oxide cylinders were sold from August 2006 through June 2007. Each was sold for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves the 3000-PSI safety plugs used in the cylinders of Nitrous Oxide systems and in HVAC pressure testing tools. The Nitrous Oxide systems are used as gas boosters for motor vehicles. The plugs are nickel-plated. The number "3000" is stamped on the face of the plug.
Hazard
The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated, it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the cylinders that contain the recalled plugs and place them in a cool location. Consumers should contact Rehvac for a free replacement plug.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a cylinder that was overheated and overfilled and burst. No injuries have been reported.
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