The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02230·Announced 2002-08-15

Cavagna Recalls Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

Cavagna North America Inc. is recalling safety relief valves for large propane tanks due to sharp internal edges that can cause gas leaks, posing a risk of fire or burns.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire or burn injuries from a propane gas leak, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cavagna North America Inc. is recalling approximately 6,100 safety relief valves, model 66-1031, manufactured by Omeca of Brescia, Italy. These valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically ranging from 500 to 1,000 gallons. The recalled valves are approximately 7 inches long and bear the writing "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves with year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10," "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. These specific batches were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.

The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that may cut into the gasket seals, causing a propane gas leak. This defect poses a risk of fire or burn injuries. Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves, but no fires or injuries have been reported to date.

The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide from May 1999 through May 2002 for between $10 and $15. LP distributors, 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. For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Safety Relief Valves
Manufacturer
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Category
Consumer Product — Propane Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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