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CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2008

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Recall #
08561
Affected scope
About 142,000
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Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas recalled The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and ins… - a moderate-severity action.

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard was recalled by Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas in April 24, 2008. Reason: Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazar…. Remedy: Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately …. Verify recall #08561 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazar….

Moderate
severity level
April 24, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08561 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08561) was formally reported on April 24, 2008. 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 142,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, 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 LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regu… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 142,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below: R622H-BGJ R622H-DGJ R622H-HGJ R622H-JGJ R622H-BGK R622H-DGK R622H-HGK R622H-JGK The type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.

Reason for recall

Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a "D" near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.

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 08561
Date reported April 24, 2008
Date initiated April 24, 2008
Recalling firm Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas
Affected scope About 142,000
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 LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their …

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  • 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 June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings. The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below: R622H-BGJ R622H-DGJ R622H-HGJ R622H-JGJ R622H-BGK R622H-DGK R622H-HGK R622H-JGK The type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.. Recalled by Fisher Controls International (Fci), of McKinney, Texas. Units affected: About 142,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a "D" near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 24, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08561.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08561) 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 April 24, 2008. 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.