The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22038·Announced 2021-12-22

Pearl River Propane Hoses Recalled for Fire Hazard Risk

Pearl River propane hoses used with Flame King torches can swell and rupture, leaking propane gas and creating a fire hazard. About 43,000 units sold online from January through May 2021 are affected.

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 propane hoses that can rupture and leak gas, creating a fire hazard—a risk-of-harm product. However, the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which per the rubric caps the score at a maximum of 3 when the hazard is theoretical.

Plain-English summary

Pearl River propane hoses used with propane torches and accessories are being recalled because the hoses can swell and rupture. When rupture occurs, propane gas leaks, posing a fire hazard to the user. Pearl River has received three reports of propane hoses swelling and rupturing, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled hoses are Pearl River 3Q20 or 4Q20 propane hoses with model numbers YSNPQ5000T, YSNAX1-061, YSNAX1-078, and ALGA09. These were sold under the Flame King brand as part of torch kits, weed burner torches, and propane adapter hoses. The item/batch number is printed on the body of the hose. About 43,000 units were distributed online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com from January 2021 through May 2021, priced at about $20 for propane hoses and about $45 for propane powered torches.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To obtain a free replacement hose, consumers should send a photograph of the propane hose cut in half so that it is no longer operable to Pearl River's email address along with a return mailing address. Once Pearl River receives confirmation of the hose cut in half, consumers can throw away the cut hose. For more information, consumers can contact Pearl River toll-free at 855-855-8874 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.pearlriverhose.com.

The recalled product

Product
Pearl River propane hoses used on propane torches and accessories
Manufacturer
Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co. Ltd, of China (hoses)
Category
Consumer Product — Propane equipment / torches
Hazard
  • propane-leak
  • fire-hazard
  • rupture
Affected units
43,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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