Gas station hose swivel connectors

The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards. sold at OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 – January 2017 for about $33.

What you are looking at

Model 241C ¾ inch with MFG Date 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 824,000

Made inTaiwan

Sold atOPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits

Sales periodJanuary 2013 – January 2017

PriceAbout $33

How to reach the firm

Phone

866-562-5931

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www

Recall page

www.opwglobal.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.