CPSC recall · Reported March 24, 2017
OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Opw, of Hamilton, Ohio recalled The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas ….
OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards was recalled by Opw, of Hamilton, Ohio in March 24, 2017. Reason: The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, p…. Remedy: Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connector…. Verify recall #17116 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Opw, of Hamilton, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, p….
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- March 24, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17116 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
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17116 |
| Date reported | March 24, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 24, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Opw, of Hamilton, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 824,000 |
| 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
Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement…
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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
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