[Recalled] Propane Regulators — These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co | CPSC 2001-03-21
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Propane Regulators |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01112 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 March 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source for one or more appliances. The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of this recall. Hazards: These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
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