CPSC recall · Reported March 15, 2016
Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis. recalled This recall involves gas station hose and swivel fitting sets used with gas station nozzl….
Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explos… was recalled by Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis. in March 15, 2016. Reason: The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hose/swivel fitting sets and contact…. Verify recall #16119 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard..
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- March 15, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16119 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
This recall involves gas station hose and swivel fitting sets used with gas station nozzles to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends. The sets are made of at least one metal swivel fitting attached to ¾-inch or 1-inch FLEX-ING™ brand FLEX-ON™ Hardwall, Marina and Softwall hoses. The attached hoses were sold in varying lengths. The size in inches and millimeters, and part number 559N or 559NMP are printed on the sidewall of the hoses. Hardwall hoses were sold in the colors black, blue, green, red and yellow, and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON HW FR PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" printed on the sidewall. Marina hoses were sold in the color green and have "2 BD. STYLE BC MARINA GASOLINE" on the sidewall. Softwall hoses were sold in the color black and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON SILVER SW PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" on the sidewall. Sets that have swivel fittings with a date code in the following range are being recalled: Hose Diameter Date Code Range (MWWYY format) ¾-inch M1615 to M3515 1-inch M2215 to M4115 The date code is stamped on the nut of the swivel fitting.
Reason for recall
The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hose/swivel fitting sets and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose/swivel fitting set.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16119 |
| Date reported | March 15, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 15, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 9,000 |
| 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 should immediately stop using the recalled hose/swivel fitting sets and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a …
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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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