LDR Industries Gas Connectors recall: Fire and Explosion Hazards
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Why was LDR Industries Gas Connectors recalled?
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230 ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ldrind.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 19442018894, 19442018900, 19442018917, 19442019464, 19442400224, 19442405489, 19442405496, 19442405731
- Product
- LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors
- Company
- Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China, LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 50,000
- Sold at
- Hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20.
- Recall date
- March 4, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" are printed on the product's packaging. Recalled Gas Connectors Length UPC Code 12 inches 019442405489 16 inches 019442019464 22 inches 019442018917 30 inches 019442405496 34 inches 019442018900 46 inches 019442018894 60 inches 019442400224 72 inches 019442405731