The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08502·Announced 2007-10-12

Fisher Controls Recalls Gas Regulators Due to Leak and Fire Hazard

Fisher Controls International is recalling about 144,000 natural gas and LP-gas regulators because flange screw heads may break, causing gas leaks that pose a fire or explosion risk.

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 (gas leak leading to fire or explosion) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fisher Controls International (FCI) of McKinney, Texas, is recalling approximately 144,000 Model HSR natural gas regulators and various models of LP-gas regulators. The affected units were manufactured between March 2007 and May 2007 and installed in homes and small commercial buildings. The recall includes LP-gas regulators with model numbers 67CD, 67CH, 67CN, 67CW, HSRL, R622, R622E, R622H, R632, R642, R652, R652E, R122H, R222, or R232. The model number is located on a white label attached to the regulator spring case, and the date of manufacture is stamped on the regulator.

The recall was issued because gas can leak from a regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break. This leak poses a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Dealers and utilities that purchased and installed the recalled regulators have been notified and instructed to replace them. These companies will contact affected consumers. Consumers who have not been contacted and wish to determine if they have a recalled regulator should call their gas supplier directly. For additional information, consumers can contact Fisher Controls International toll-free at (888) 237-1751 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.fisherregulators.com.

The recalled product

Product
Model HSR natural gas regulators and various models of LP-gas regulators
Manufacturer
Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Control Valves
Hazard
Affected units
144,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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