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Gas Connectors
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Release #08-205
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 545-5230 x2345
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC
Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to
Fire and Explosion Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: LDR 1200 Series Gas
Connectors
Units: About 50,000
Importer: LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago,
Ill.
Manufacturer: Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Hazard: The gas connectors can leak propane
or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion
hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230
ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday.
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