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Product recall · CPSCMarch 24, 2017Serious
OPW Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.
Who to contact: OPW toll-free at 866-562-5931 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.opwglobal.com and click on "Swivel Recall" for more information.
The product
The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017
Details
- Units affected
- About 824,000
- Recall date
- March 24, 2017
- Made or distributed by
- OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.
OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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