OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-24). Hazards: fire, explosion. About 824,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17116 |
| Published | 2017-03-24 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-24 |
| Products | Gas station hose swivel connectors |
| Firm named in the title | OPW |
| Firms | OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 824,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33. |
Description
The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017
Hazard
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedy
Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.
Incidents and injuries
OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.
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