Recalls / 2008-04-24

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

08561 · Recalled 2008-04-24 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below: R622H-BGJ R622H-DGJ R622H-HGJ R622H-JGJ R622H-BGK R622H-DGK R622H-HGK R622H-JGK The type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.

Hazards

Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

FCI has received one report involving a fire in a tobacco barn.

Remedy

Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a "D" near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators		About 142,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Fisher Controls International (FCI)
Made in: China
Sold at: FCI to LP-Gas dealers nationwide

Consumer contact

Dealers that purchased and installed the recalled regulators have been notified of the recall directly and instructed to replace the regulator. The companies will contact consumers with the recalled regulators. 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 08561. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.