The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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: 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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