CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

危险说明 Hazard

• The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：Omeca, of Brescia, Italy

制造国家/地区：Italy

进口商：Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J.

零售商：The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.