Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard

Released: Friday, October 12, 2007 by CPSC

Oct

12

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 144,000 Model HSR natural gas regulators and various models of LP-gas regulators. Gas can leak from regulator’s flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Recall Details

Product

Model HSR natural gas regulators and various models of LP-gas regulators

Description

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from March 2007 through May 2007 and installed on natural gas or LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recalls involves model HSR natural gas regulators and LP-gas regulators with model numbers 67CD, 67CH, 67CN, and 67CW, HSRL, R622, R622E, R622H, R632, R642, R652, R652E, R122H, R222, or R232. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the regulator spring case. The date of manufacture is also stamped on the regulator.

Hazards

Gas can leak from regulator’s flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers who had a natural gas or LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their natural gas or LP-gas services to receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge.


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