Product Recall Number: 02-230
Why was Safety Relief Valves recalled?
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
Product Recall Number: 02-230
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-08-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Safety Relief Valves
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J., is recalling about 6,100 safety relief valves manufactured by Omeca, of Bresia, Italy. These valves, imported by Cavagna, are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7-inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide from May 1999 through May 2002 for between $10 and $15.LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge. For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 6,100
Incidents: Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
Sold At: The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide from May 1999 through May 2002 for between $10 and $15.
Importers: Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J.
Manufacturers: Omeca, of Bresia, Italy
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed