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CPSCRecalled Aug 15, 2002 · #02230

CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

Hazard

The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.

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Description

The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.

Product details

Product
Safety Relief Valves
Type
Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Manufacturer
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Model numbers
1031
UPCs
Sold at
The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.
Made in
Italy

What you should do

LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.

View the official CPSC notice