Gaslow liquid propane (LP) Gas Monitor Gauges
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Reca Division of the Cavagna Group is recalling 31,000 Gaslow brand LP Gas Monitor Gauges (model GS-1, item number 13742) sold nationwide through home supply and home improvement stores in July and August 1994 for $20 to $25. These L-shaped gauges with copper-colored bases and black dials with black, green, and yellow faces are designed to attach to portable propane tanks used in grills, recreational vehicles, and boats. Some gauges may leak highly flammable propane gas that could ignite or explode, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of five incidents of gas leaks catching fire, two of which caused burn injuries.
Consumers who own gauges with date codes "03/94" or "04/94" stamped on the square end should call Reca at 866-422-8246 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT to receive a free replacement gauge. The recall notice advises that before disconnecting any regulator, consumers should ensure the gas valve on their propane tank is turned off, and those with concerns about disconnecting their regulators should contact Reca.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Explosion/Projectiles
October 4, 1995 Release # 95-176 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, the Reca Division of the Cavagna Group of Italy is announcing the recall of 31,000 Gaslow brand LP Gas Monitor Gauges. Some of these gauges may leak highly flammable propane gas that could ignite or explode.CPSC is aware of 5 incidents of gas leaks catching fire. Two of these fires resulted in burn injuries.The gauges, model number GS-1 and item number 13742, are intended for use on portable liquid propane tanks used for gas grills, recreational vehicles, and boats. The valve acts as both a refill indicator and a leak detector when properly attached to liquid petroleum gas tanks. The L-shaped gauges have a 3.3-inch copper-colored base that can be screwed into gas tanks, and a black dial with a black, green and yellow face. The gauges were sold nationwide through home supply and home improvement stores during July and August 1994 for between $20 and $25. They were packaged in clear plastic with a black label that reads in part, "GASLOW LP GAS MONITOR GAUGE ... with Refill Indicator Built-in Leak Detector ... Model No. GS - 1 Item No. 13742."Warning: Liquid petroleum is highly flammable. Consumers should be certain that the gas valve on their propane tank is turned off before disconnecting the regulator. Consumers who have concerns about disconnecting their regulators should contact Reca.Consumers who own gauges with date codes "03/94" or "04/94" stamped on the square end of the gauge should call Reca at 866-422-8246 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT for a free replacement gauge
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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