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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-03-04

LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

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LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors

  • Brand Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
  • Brand LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
  • UPC 19442018894
  • UPC 19442018900
  • UPC 19442018917
  • UPC 19442019464
  • UPC 19442400224
  • UPC 19442405489
  • UPC 19442405496
  • UPC 19442405731

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

What happened

LDR Industries is recalling its 1200 Series gas connectors due to a hazard where the connectors can leak propane or natural gas, creating a risk of fire and explosion. The recalled connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts and are primarily used with gas space heaters. They are identifiable by their gold-colored brass nuts attached to silver-colored stainless steel tubes, with product packaging labeled "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" and a UPC code. The recall affects connectors in seven lengths ranging from 12 to 72 inches, each with a specific UPC code.

Consumers who have these connectors should immediately stop using the appliance and contact LDR Industries or their place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund. Only a qualified professional such as a plumber, heating contractor, or gas company technician should inspect and replace the connectors.

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

Hazard

The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.

Details from the source

The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" are printed on the product's packaging. Recalled Gas Connectors Length UPC Code 12 inches 019442405489 16 inches 019442019464 22 inches 019442018917 30 inches 019442405496 34 inches 019442018900 46 inches 019442018894 60 inches 019442400224 72 inches 019442405731

Source

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

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