Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from March 2007 through May 2007 and installed on natural gas or LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recalls involves model HSR natural gas regulators and LP-gas regulators with model numbers 67CD, 67CH, 67CN, and 67CW, HSRL, R622, R622E, R622H, R632, R642, R652, R652E, R122H, R222, or R232. The model number can be found on a white label attached to the regulator spring case. The date of manufacture is also stamped on the regulator.. Recalled by Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas. Units affected: About 144,000.

Gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Consumers who had a natural gas or LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their natural gas or LP-gas services to receive a replacement regulator installed free of charge.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 12, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08502.