Wednesday, December 03, 2008

LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Released: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by CPSC

Mar

4

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors. The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors

Description

The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8 inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and “LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector” are printed on the product’s packaging.
Recalled Gas Connectors
LengthUPC Code
12 inches019442405489
16 inches019442019464
22 inches019442018917
30 inches019442405496
34 inches019442018900
46 inches019442018894
60 inches019442400224
72 inches019442405731

Hazards

The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.


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