Pearl River Propane Hoses Sold with Flame King Torches and Accessories Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 22038 · Dec 22, 2021 · Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co. Ltd
43,000
units affected
43,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22038
- Date
- Dec 22, 2021
- Company
- Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co. Ltd
- Units affected
- 43,000
- Product
- Pearl River propane hoses used on propane torches and accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Pearl River 3Q20 or 4Q20 propane hoses used in propane powered torches and other propane accessories. Hoses included in the recall are: PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 3Q20 T/P PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 4Q20 T/P The item/batch number is printed on the body of the propane hose and includes the following: Item # Item Description and Brand Name YSNPQ5000T YSNPQ5000Ta Flame King 500,000 BTU Weed Burner Torch YSNAX1-061 YSNAX1-061a Flame King 320,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit YSNAX1-078 YSNAX1-078a Flame King 340,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit with Ignitor ALGA09 Flame King 4 ft QCC1 Propane Adapter Hose to 1 lb Appliance
What can happen
The propane hose can swell and rupture, allowing propane gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To obtain a free replacement hose, send a photograph of the propane hose cut in half so that it is no longer operable to the firm's e-mail along with a return mailing address to receive a free replacement hose. Once Pearl River receives confirmation of the hose cut in half, consumers can throw away the cut hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pearl River has received three reports of propane hoses swelling and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $20 for propane hoses and about $45 for propane powered torches.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pearl river propane hoses used on propane torches and accessories?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To obtain a free replacement hose, send a photograph of the propane hose cut in half so that it is no longer operable to the firm's e-mail along with a return mailing address to receive a free replacement hose. Once Pearl River receives confirmation.
What is the hazard?
The propane hose can swell and rupture, allowing propane gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to the user.
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.