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CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators

Name: CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
Brand: Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
SKU: CPSC-01112
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 21, 2001Recall ID: 01112Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.

Product Description & Identification

These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source for one or more appliances. The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of this recall.

Affected Products

Propane Regulators

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Hurricane-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-Regulators
Title	CPSC, Hurricane Products Announce Recall of Propane Regulators
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/propane-reg.jpeg
Images › Caption	Recalled Propane Regulator
Hazards › Name	These regulators can leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to catch fire.
Injuries › Name	Hurricane Products, the importer and distributor, has received 125 reports of these regulators leaking propane. There have been no reports of fires or injuries occurring as a result of these regulators leaking.
Products › Name	Propane Regulators
Products › Type	Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Products › Category I D	1971
Products › Number Of Units	About 20,000
Recall I D	583
Remedies › Name	Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them by closing the main valve on the propane container. Consumers should contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald Isle to get information on receiving a free replacement propane regulator.
Importers › Name	Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these propane regulators, from June 1996 through October 1999, for about $22.
Recall Date	2001-03-21T00:00:00
Description	These propane regulators, manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to regulate the flow of propane from pressurized containers. The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles and in some homes that use propane as a fuel source for one or more appliances. The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of this recall.
Recall Number	01112
Manufacturers › Name	Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Consumer Contact	Consumers may call Emerald Isle, which is conducting the recall for Hurricane Products, at (877) 673-3278 toll-free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2026-02-10T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Taiwan

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Recalling FirmChen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

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