The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08205·Announced 2008-03-04

LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors Recalled for Fire and Explosion Hazards

LDR Industries is recalling approximately 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors because they can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

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 and explosion hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

LDR Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors. These connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters and feature 3/8-inch fine thread nuts. The brass nuts are gold-colored, and the stainless steel tube is silver-colored. The recall includes connectors of various lengths, ranging from 12 inches to 72 inches, which can be identified by specific UPC codes printed on the packaging.

The recalled gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, which poses a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured by Sai lin Ke of Beijing, China, and imported by LDR Industries Inc. of Chicago, Illinois.

The connectors were 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. 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. Consumers can contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors
Manufacturer
Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Connectors
Hazard
Affected units
50,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (8)

  • 19442018894
  • 19442018900
  • 19442018917
  • 19442019464
  • 19442400224
  • 19442405489
  • 19442405496
  • 19442405731

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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