Safety regulator, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
Recall 02230 · Aug 15, 2002 · Omeca
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02230
- Date
- Aug 15, 2002
- Company
- Omeca
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Safety Relief Valves
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.
What can happen
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
The fix
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safety relief valves?
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
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.