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

Recall 17-116 · March 24, 2017 · OPW

What to doGas 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-116 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 24, 2017
Brand
OPW
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Gas station hose swivel connectors
Hazard
Fire, Explosion Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 824,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
March 24, 2017

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Gas station hose swivel connectors · About 824,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; OPW, of Hamilton, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Gas station hose swivel connectors (About 824,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire, Explosion Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 24, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.