[TheForge] Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

[terry l. ridder]

hello;

i am not sure why i received this notice so late but i figure i better
pass it on to everyone.

Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks

WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J., is
recalling about 6,100 safety relief valves manufactured by Omeca, of
Bresia, Italy. These valves, imported by Cavagna, are designed to
relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to
1,000-gallon size. 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.

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

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," "99.16," "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.

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

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


original url is at:
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/fmarshal/recalls/PropaneTankSafetyReliefValveRecall.htm

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Terry L. Ridder ><>