The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04070·Announced 2004-01-27

SCG Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Recalled for Fire Hazard

SCG Miyairi is recalling 21,000 liquid propane overfill protection devices installed on 20-pound gas cylinders due to a risk of gas leaks and fire.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

SCG Miyairi (Thailand) Company, LTD, is recalling approximately 21,000 liquid propane overfill protection devices (OPD valves) installed on 20-pound liquid propane gas cylinders. The recalled valves are engraved with "V5QA OPD" on the body and handle and have either "DT 3.8" or "DT 3.8A" printed on one side of the wrench pad, along with "07-02," "08-02," or "10-98" on the other side. These valves are installed on cylinders manufactured by Sahamitr Pressure Container Public Co. Ltd. in Thailand, marked "SMPC DOT-4BA240" with serial numbers ranging from 375201 to 396800. The cylinders themselves are not defective.

The hazard exists because when the cylinder is filled to capacity and exposed to increased temperatures, liquid propane may leak out instead of gas vapor. This leak can cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. If the valve thaws and has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill, creating a build-up of gas that poses a serious fire hazard. SCG has received five reports of leaks from the OPD valve, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected gas cylinders were sold at department and hardware stores nationwide from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $30. Some cylinders were also sold with certain Sunbeam gas grills. Consumers should stop using the gas cylinders immediately and contact SCG Miyairi at (800) 636-9346 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.scgmiyairi.com. SCG will identify a local LP gas exchange center to replace the cylinder with one that has a new OPD valve. Consumers should not take the cylinder to an LP gas refiller or attempt to remove the OPD or gas valve themselves.

The recalled product

Product
SCG Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices (OPD valves)
Manufacturer
SCG Miyairi (Thailand) Company, LTD, of Thailand
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Control Valves
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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