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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-09-30

Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard

Is my product affected?

Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose

  • Brand Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Franklin Fueling Systems is recalling FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hoses used to dispense fuel at gas stations. The hoses, which are 1 inch in diameter and range from 9 inches to 100 feet in length, can develop a loosened crimp that causes fuel to leak, creating a fire and explosion hazard. The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow, or red and have a date code between M1014 and M3014 on the fitting. Model numbers begin with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX, and the hoses are labeled "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA."

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hose and contact Franklin Fueling Systems to receive either a full refund or a replacement hose.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hardwall curb hose and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose.

Details from the source

The FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hose is 1 inch in diameter ranging in lengths from 9 inches to 100 feet, including various made-to-order lengths, with fixed and swivel fittings. The product is used in conjunction with the gas station nozzle to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends (up to E15). The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow or red. A date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format, is on the fitting with model numbers starting with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. On the products with a fixed fitting, the model number is on a label on the crimp ferrule. On products with a swivel fitting, the model number can be found on the label of the box in which it was shipped. "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" are printed on the hoses.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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