Gilbarco Recalls Orpak Automatic Tank Gauge Systems Due to Fire Risk
Gilbarco is recalling specific Orpak automatic tank gauge systems because a capacitor may crack and overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
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: The recall involves a risk of fire due to overheating, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Gilbarco, Inc. is recalling certain Orpak/Gasboy automatic tank gauge and environmental monitoring systems, model 800907451. The recall involves approximately 12,000 units.
The defect involves a capacitor that may crack, causing the system to overheat. This overheating increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the capacitor free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Gilbarco customer service at 1-614-787-3452 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall
- Manufacturer
- Gilbarco, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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