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

Reported: August 15, 2002 Initiated: August 15, 2002 #02230

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Units Affected
About 6,100
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cavagna-North-America-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Safety-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Propane-Tanks-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Omeca, of Brescia, Italy. Units affected: About 6,100.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02230.

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