The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17116·Announced 2017-03-24

OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

OPW is recalling approximately 824,000 gas station hose swivel connectors because they can separate from the hose or nozzle, causing fuel spillage and posing fire and explosion risks.

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-harm product (fire and explosion hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

OPW is recalling approximately 824,000 metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recall involves specific models manufactured between January 2013 and March 2017, including the 241TPS-0241C, 241TPS-0241, 36S, 241-1000, and 241-1000C in both 3/4 inch and 1 inch sizes.

The recalled swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump, which can cause fuel spillage and pose fire and explosion hazards. OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle, but no injuries have been reported.

The connectors were sold by OPW through distributors and directly to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33. Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed. Consumers can contact OPW toll-free at 866-562-5931 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.opwglobal.com and click on "Swivel Recall" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Gas station hose swivel connectors
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Station Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
824,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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