Pearl River Propane Hoses Sold with Flame King Torches and Accessories Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 22038 · announced December 22, 2021 · Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co · 43,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Pearl River 3Q20 or 4Q20 propane hoses used in propane powered torches and other propane accessories. Hoses included in the recall are: PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 3Q20 T/P PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 4Q20 T/P The item/batch number is printed on the body of the propane hose and includes the following: Item # Item Description and Brand Name YSNPQ5000T YSNPQ5000Ta Flame King 500,000 BTU Weed Burner Torch YSNAX1-061 YSNAX1-061a Flame King 320,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit YSNAX1-078 YSNAX1-078a Flame King 340,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit with Ignitor ALGA09 Flame King 4 ft QCC1 Propane Adapter Hose to 1 lb Appliance
The hazard
The propane hose can swell and rupture, allowing propane gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To obtain a free replacement hose, send a photograph of the propane hose cut in half so that it is no longer operable to the firm's e-mail along with a return mailing address to receive a free replacement hose. Once Pearl River receives confirmation of the hose cut in half, consumers can throw away the cut hose. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pearl River has received three reports of propane hoses swelling and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Wayfair.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $20 for propane hoses and about $45 for propane powered torches.
Consumer contact: ?Pearl River toll-free at 855-855-8874 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@pearlriverhose.com, or online at www.pearlriverhose.com for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.