Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

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.

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

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.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 24, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08561.