OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Gas station hose swivel connectors

Date of Recall

2017-03-24

CPSC Release Number

17-116

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 824,000

Distributor

OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio

Sold By

OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33.

Problem/Hazard

The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall.

Model	MFG Date
241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch)	01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017
241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch)	01 13 through 03 17
36S (3/4 inch)	01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017
241-1000 (1 inch)	01 13 through 03 17
241-1000C (1 inch)	01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017
36S (1 inch)	01-2013 through 03-2017

Remedy

Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.   

Consumer Contact

OPW toll-free at 866-562-5931 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.opwglobal.com and click on "Swivel Recall" for more information.

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