Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-04-24). Hazards: fire, explosion. Models: R622H. About 142,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08561 |
| Published | 2008-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| Products | Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators |
| Firm named in the title | Fisher Controls International |
| Firms | Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 142,000 |
| Model numbers | R622H |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | FCI to LP-Gas dealers nationwide from June 2006 through January 2008. |
Description
The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below: R622H-BGJ R622H-DGJ R622H-HGJ R622H-JGJ R622H-BGK R622H-DGK R622H-HGK R622H-JGK The type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.
Hazard
Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a "D" near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.
Incidents and injuries
FCI has received one report involving a fire in a tobacco barn.
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