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CPSC recall · Reported October 12, 2007

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

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

Recall #
08502
Affected scope
About 144,000
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Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas recalled The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from March 2007 through May 2007 and instal… - a moderate-severity action.

Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard was recalled by Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas in October 12, 2007. Reason: Gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to c…. Remedy: Consumers who had a natural gas or LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator shou…. Verify recall #08502 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to c….

Moderate
severity level
October 12, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08502 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08502) was formally reported on October 12, 2007. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 144,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 144,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08502
Date reported October 12, 2007
Date initiated October 12, 2007
Recalling firm Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas
Affected scope About 144,000
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

Consumers who had a natural gas or LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that …

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.
Why was this product recalled?
Gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 12, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08502.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08502) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported October 12, 2007. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.