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Recall 16119 — Gas station hose/swivel fitting sets

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-03-15

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16119
Date of alert
2016-03-15
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves gas station hose and swivel fitting sets used with gas station nozzles to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends. The sets are made of at least one metal swivel fitting attached to ¾-inch or 1-inch FLEX-ING™ brand FLEX-ON™ Hardwall, Marina and Softwall hoses. The attached hoses were sold in varying lengths. The size in inches and millimeters, and part number 559N or 559NMP are printed on the sidewall of the hoses. Hardwall hoses were sold in the colors black, blue, green, red and yellow, and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON HW FR PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" printed on the sidewall. Marina hoses were sold in the color green and have "2 BD. STYLE BC MARINA GASOLINE" on the sidewall. Softwall hoses were sold in the color black and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON SILVER SW PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" on the sidewall. Sets that have swivel fittings with a date code in the following range are being recalled: Hose Diameter Date Code Range (MWWYY format) ¾-inch M1615 to M3515 1-inch M2215 to M4115 The date code is stamped on the nut of the swivel fitting. Hazards: The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Franklin-Fueling-Systems-Recalls-Gas-Station-H

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