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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Model RG3000 and RG4000 Series Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR)

Reported: July 2, 2014 Initiated: April 7, 2014 #Z-1849-2014

Product Description

Model RG3000 and RG4000 Series Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR)

Reason for Recall

Separation events have occurred, including the VIPR separating from the Aluminum cylinder.

Details

Units Affected
118,325 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the states of Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia and the countries of Canada,China, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Malaysia, Panama, Spain and Taiwan.
Location
Westlake, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Model RG3000 and RG4000 Series Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator (VIPR). Recalled by Western / Scott Fetzer Company. Units affected: 118,325 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Separation events have occurred, including the VIPR separating from the Aluminum cylinder.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1849-2014.