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CPSCRecalled Mar 4, 2008 · #08205

LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Hazard

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

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Description

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

Product details

Product
LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors
Type
Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Manufacturer
Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Model numbers
UPCs
19442018894, 19442018900, 19442018917, 19442019464, 19442400224, 19442405489, 19442405496, 19442405731
Sold at
Hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice