CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
USCPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
Recalling Firm: Omeca, of Brescia, Italy
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. 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," "99.10", "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.
Affected Products
Safety Relief Valves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cavagna-North-America-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Safety-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Propane-Tanks- |
| Title | CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cavagna-safety-relief.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Safety Relief Valve |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Cavagna has received 18 reports of leaking valves. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Safety Relief Valves |
| Products › Type | Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| Products › Category I D | 1971 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,100 |
| Recall I D | 2200 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Cavagna North America Inc., of Branchburg, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | The valves were sold to propane processors and distributors nationwide, from May 1999 through May 2002, for between $10 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. 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," "99.10", "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. |
| Recall Number | 02230 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Omeca, of Brescia, Italy |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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