The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·26343·Announced 2026-03-26

DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors may leak gas from manufacturing defect

DuraTrac is recalling stainless steel gas connectors sold between May and November 2025 because a manufacturing defect could cause a gas leak, posing a fire 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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported: a gas leak is a fire hazard, and the source states no injuries or incidents have been reported.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors made by DuraTrac of Anaheim, California, sold between May 2025 and November 2025. The products have a yellow label with the brand name "DuraTrac" and "Made in Thailand", and are marked with CSA file number "259973" engraved on the flare nuts, with date-of-manufacture codes 24D, 25A, 25B or 25C. About 196,800 units were sold at Ace Hardware, Blake's Inc. and Merritt's Hardware stores from May 2025 through November 2025 for about $20.

The recalled gas connectors contain a manufacturing defect that could cause a gas leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors immediately and contact DuraTrac for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors
Manufacturer
DuraTrac, of Anaheim, California
Category
Consumer Product — Gas fittings
Hazard
Affected units
196,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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