CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

Recalled August 15, 2002 · CPSC recall 02230 · Cavagna

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 6,100

Incidents / injuries

Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Safety Relief Valves

Manufacturer(s)

Omeca, of Brescia, Italy

Imported by

Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J.

Retailers

The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →