Cavagna North America Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
- Units
- About 6,100
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.
The file
- Sold at
- The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Made in
- Italy
- Recalled by
- Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J., Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Incident log
Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 15 2002; last revised OCT 08 2025.