Recalls / 2007-10-12

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

08502 · Recalled 2007-10-12 · CPSC page

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 a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Model HSR natural gas regulators and various models of LP-gas regulators		About 144,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Fisher Controls International (FCI)
Made in: China
Sold at: FCI to gas supply system dealers, utilities nationwide

Consumer contact

Dealers and utilities that purchased and installed the recalled regulators have been notified of the recall directly and instructed to replace the regulator. The companies will contact affected consumers. Consumers who have not been contacted directly and wish to determine if they have a recalled gas regulator should call their gas supplier directly. For additional information contact Fisher Controls International toll-free at (888) 237-1751 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fisherregulators.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08502. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.