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Product recall · CPSCAugust 3, 2007Serious
Rehvac Manufacturing Safety Relief Plugs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated, it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the cylinders that contain the recalled plugs and place them in a cool location. Consumers should contact Rehvac for a free replacement plug.
Who to contact: For additional information, call Rehvac at (800) 856-5668 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.oemregs.com
The product
This recall involves the 3000-PSI safety plugs used in the cylinders of Nitrous Oxide systems and in HVAC pressure testing tools. The Nitrous Oxide systems are used as gas boosters for motor vehicles. The plugs are nickel-plated. The number "3000" is stamped on the face of the plug.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,700
- Recall date
- August 3, 2007
- Brand
- Rehvac Manufacturing Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a cylinder that was overheated and overfilled and burst. No injuries have been reported.
HVAC and Nitrous Oxide systems suppliers and retailers nationwide. The safety plugs for the HVAC pressure testing tools were sold from January 2007 through June 2007 and the safety plugs for the Nitrous Oxide cylinders were sold from August 2006 through June 2007. Each was sold for about $5.
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: “Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools”
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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