LDR Industries · Recalled
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 50,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $7–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8-inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and "LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector" are printed on the product's packaging. Recalled Gas Connectors Length UPC Code 12 inches 019442405489 16 inches 019442019464 22 inches 019442018917 30 inches 019442405496 34 inches 019442018900 46 inches 019442018894 60 inches 019442400224 72 inches 019442405731
The file
- Sold at
- Hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20.
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill., Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.
For additional information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230 ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ldrind.com
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 MAR 04 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.