Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard
Recall 14285 · Sep 30, 2014 · Franklin Fueling Systems
6,700
units affected
6,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14285
- Date
- Sep 30, 2014
- Company
- Franklin Fueling Systems
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Product
- Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hose is 1 inch in diameter ranging in lengths from 9 inches to 100 feet, including various made-to-order lengths, with fixed and swivel fittings. The product is used in conjunction with the gas station nozzle to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends (up to E15). The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow or red. A date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format, is on the fitting with model numbers starting with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. On the products with a fixed fitting, the model number is on a label on the crimp ferrule. On products with a swivel fitting, the model number can be found on the label of the box in which it was shipped. "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" are printed on the hoses.
What can happen
The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hardwall curb hose and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from March 2014 through July 2014 for between $20 and $560 depending on length.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hardwall fuel curb hose?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hardwall curb hose and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose.
What is the hazard?
The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.