The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26E015000·Announced 2026-03-27

Luxfer Recalls Unified Fine Pitch Thread Adapters Due to Fire Risk

Luxfer Canada Ltd. is recalling specific Unified Fine Pitch thread adapters because an incompatible O-ring recess may cause hydrogen leaks and 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 hydrogen leak and fire, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Luxfer Canada Ltd. is recalling certain Unified Fine Pitch thread adapters, model EP-O-350-8-U5 with part number K0079. The recall involves 83 units of these adapters.

The O-ring recess in the gas cylinder adapter may be incompatible with certain valve types. Using an incompatible valve may reduce the O-ring compression, increasing the risk of a hydrogen leak and fire.

Luxfer will provide the customer with a replacement UFP adaptor, free of charge. Owner Notification letters were mailed April 1, 2026. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER recall
Manufacturer
Luxfer Canada Ltd.
Affected units
83

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Luxfer Canada Ltd.

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