Recalls / 2019-03-28

Interline Brands Recalls Swivel Fittings Due to Fire Hazard

19094 · Recalled 2019-03-28 · CPSC page

Recalled ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fitting (½ inch by ½ inch)

Description

This recall involves multiple sizes of ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel fittings used as connectors for copper tubing. The brass, gold-colored fittings connect two male flare nuts opposite to each other. The Swivels were used primarily for LP gas (propane) applications by professional installers. Model Number Description 39-4 1/4" x 1/4" 39-6 3/8" x 3/8" 39-8 1/2" x 1/2" 39-8-6 1/2" x 3/8" 39-10 5/8" x 5/8" 39-10-8 5/8" x 1/2"

Hazards

The fittings can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Interline has received two reports of the swivels leaking at installation.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Interline for a full refund or a replacement fitting. Consumers with recalled fittings that have already been installed should contact Interline to arrange for a professional installation of a free replacement fitting.

Products

Name	Model	Units
ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings		About 140,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Zhejiang ACME Pipe Fitting Co., LTD
Importer: Interline Brands, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla
Made in: China
Sold at: Hardware retailers, sold to professional installers by Leran, Barnett, Hardware Express, SupplyWorks, Wilmar, Maintenance USA stores, $8.

Consumer contact

Interline toll-free at 888-704-7324 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.interlinebrands.com and click on Leran then click on www.lerangasproducts.com and at the bottom of the page click on product recall.

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Recalled ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings (in multiple sizes)

Source: CPSC recall 19094. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.