The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E091000·Announced 2015-11-17

M.B. Sturgis Recalls Auto Changeover Regulators for Propane Gas Cylinders

M.B. Sturgis is recalling specific Auto Changeover Regulators for propane gas cylinders due to a risk of gas leaks and fire.

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 risk of fire due to propane gas leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

M.B. Sturgis Inc. is recalling certain Auto Changeover Regulators, Model Numbers 108260 and 108263, used for propane gas cylinders. These units were manufactured between May 1, 2015, and June 25, 2015. The recall involves 1,456 affected units.

In the affected regulators, propane gas may leak into the plastic gas level indicator window. This exposure can cause the window to degrade and crack. If the indicator window cracks, propane gas may leak out, which increases the risk of a fire.

M.B. Sturgis has notified the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased these regulators. The RV manufacturers will conduct recalls to remove the regulators free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact M.B. Sturgis customer service at 1-888-291-424-9153 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
M.B. Sturgis Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,456

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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