CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2002
CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
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.
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy recalled The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the ….
CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propa… was recalled by Omeca, of Brescia, Italy in August 15, 2002. Reason: The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a pro…. Remedy: LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immedia…. Verify recall #02230 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy issued this CPSC recall-The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a pro….
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- agency class
- August 15, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02230 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02230 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Omeca, of Brescia, Italy |
| Affected scope | About 6,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appo…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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