The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01112·Announced 2001-03-21

CPSC Recalls Propane Regulators Due to Leak and Fire Risk

CPSC is recalling about 20,000 propane regulators that can leak gas, posing a fire or explosion hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/explosion) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Hurricane Products are recalling approximately 20,000 propane regulators manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd. of Taiwan. These regulators, identified by the imprint "Model 6000" on the top and patent number "5103861" on the bottom, were sold nationwide from June 1996 through October 1999. They are primarily used with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source.

The recall is being conducted because the regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can also cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, potentially causing burns to nearby consumers and igniting nearby combustibles. Hurricane Products has received 125 reports of these regulators leaking propane, but there have been no reports of fires or injuries occurring as a result.

Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them by closing the main valve on the propane container. To receive a free replacement, consumers should contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald Isle, which is conducting the recall for Hurricane Products, at (877) 673-3278 toll-free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Propane Regulators
Manufacturer
Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Regulators
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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