LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Released: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 by CPSC
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.
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 |
|---|
| Length | UPC Code |
|---|
| 12 inches | 019442405489 |
| 16 inches | 019442019464 |
| 22 inches | 019442018917 |
| 30 inches | 019442405496 |
| 34 inches | 019442018900 |
| 46 inches | 019442018894 |
| 60 inches | 019442400224 |
| 72 inches | 019442405731 |
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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