The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96149·Announced 1996-06-20

Ruiz & Mele Recalls Modified Gas Hoses for Propane Cookers

Ruiz & Mele is recalling about 4,500 modified rubber hoses sold for propane seafood cookers because they could leak gas and create 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: The recall involves a fire hazard from gas 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

Ruiz & Mele Inc. of New Orleans, La., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 gas hoses in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled items are red rubber hoses originally intended for air tools that were modified and sold for use with propane gas seafood cookers. The hoses have an inside diameter of .25 inch, white labeling reading in part "ID SERVICE AIR UPC 07869842221311," and brass fittings stamped "7327." They were available in six-foot (part number 306H) and 12-foot (part number 302H) lengths.

The recalled hoses could leak gas, creating a fire hazard. Small hardware stores in southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi sold the hoses individually from June 1991 through October 1995. The six-foot hose sold for about $10, and the 12-foot hose sold for about $15.

The company is not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with this product. Consumers who own these hoses should stop using their seafood cookers and contact Ruiz & Mele at (800) 375-0308 to receive a free replacement hose.

The recalled product

Product
Ruiz & Mele gas hoses
Manufacturer
Ruiz & Mele
Category
Consumer Product — Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 07869842221311

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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