Interline Brands Recalls Swivel Fittings Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19094 · announced March 28, 2019 · Zhejiang Acme Pipe Fitting Co · 140,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves multiple sizes of ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel fittings used as connectors for copper tubing. The brass, gold-colored fittings connect two male flare nuts opposite to each other. The Swivels were used primarily for LP gas (propane) applications by professional installers. Model Number Description 39-4 1/4" x 1/4" 39-6 3/8" x 3/8" 39-8 1/2" x 1/2" 39-8-6 1/2" x 3/8" 39-10 5/8" x 5/8" 39-10-8 5/8" x 1/2"
The hazard
The fittings can leak, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately contact Interline for a full refund or a replacement fitting. Consumers with recalled fittings that have already been installed should contact Interline to arrange for a professional installation of a free replacement fitting. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Interline has received two reports of the swivels leaking at installation.
Sold at: Hardware retailers from August 2017 through November 2018 and sold to professional installers by Leran, Barnett, Hardware Express, SupplyWorks, Wilmar and Maintenance USA stores from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $1 and $8.
Consumer contact: Interline toll-free at 888-704-7324 from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.interlinebrands.com and click on Leran then click on www.lerangasproducts.com and at the bottom of the page click on product recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.