LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Recall 08205 · Mar 4, 2008 · LDR Industries
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08205
- Date
- Mar 4, 2008
- Company
- LDR Industries
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" are printed on the product's packaging. Recalled Gas Connectors Length UPC Code 12 inches 019442405489 16 inches 019442019464 22 inches 019442018917 30 inches 019442405496 34 inches 019442018900 46 inches 019442018894 60 inches 019442400224 72 inches 019442405731
What can happen
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ldr 1200 series gas connectors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the.
What is the hazard?
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
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.