LDR Industries 1200 Series Gas Connectors

Description: LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2008 Release #08-205 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 545-5230 x2345 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors Units: About 50,000 Importer: LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill. Manufacturer: Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China Hazard: The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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 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. Manufactured in: China Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]