The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·14285·Announced 2014-09-30

Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hoses for Fire Hazard

Franklin Fueling Systems is recalling about 6,700 Hardwall Fuel Curb Hoses because a loose crimp can cause fuel leaks, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

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 fire and explosion hazard due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Franklin Fueling Systems Inc. is recalling approximately 6,700 units of its 1-inch FLEX-ING FLEX-ON Hardwall Fuel Curb Hoses. The recall was initiated because the crimp on the fuel hose can loosen, causing fuel to leak. This leak creates a fire and explosion hazard. The affected hoses are used with gas station nozzles to dispense or transfer refined fuels, including gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends up to E15.

The recalled hoses are 1 inch in diameter and range in length from 9 inches to 100 feet, including made-to-order lengths. They feature fixed or swivel fittings and are available in black, green, blue, yellow, or red. Affected products have a date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format on the fitting. Model numbers begin with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. The text "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" is printed on the hoses.

These hoses were sold by distributors, contractors, and gasoline stations nationwide from March 2014 through July 2014 for prices between $20 and $560 depending on length. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoses and contact Franklin Fueling Systems at (800) 225-9787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.franklinfueling.com to receive a full refund or a replacement hose.

The recalled product

Product
Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose
Manufacturer
Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.
Category
Consumer Product — Fueling Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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