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OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Reported: March 24, 2017 Initiated: March 24, 2017 #17116

Product Description

The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017

Reason for Recall

The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Remedy

Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.

Details

Recalling Firm
OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio
Units Affected
About 824,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/OPW-Recalls-Gas-Station-Hose-Swivel-Connectors

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017. Recalled by OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio. Units affected: About 824,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 24, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17116.

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