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Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard

Name: Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard
Brand: Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.
SKU: CPSC-14285
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 30, 2014Recall ID: 14285Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hose is 1 inch in diameter ranging in lengths from 9 inches to 100 feet, including various made-to-order lengths, with fixed and swivel fittings. The product is used in conjunction with the gas station nozzle to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends (up to E15). The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow or red. A date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format, is on the fitting with model numbers starting with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. On the products with a fixed fitting, the model number is on a label on the crimp ferrule. On products with a swivel fitting, the model number can be found on the label of the box in which it was shipped. "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" are printed on the hoses.

Affected Products

Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Franklin-Fueling-Systems-Recalls-Hardwall-Fuel-Curb-Hose
Title	Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14285.Franklin%2520curb%2520hose%2520crimpLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Green 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose crimp
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14285.Franklin%2520Hardwall%2520curb%2520date%2520codeLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose date code on fitting
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14285.Franklin%25201-inch%2520hardwall%2520curb%2520hoseLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Black 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14285.Franklin%2520Hardwall%2520curb%2520model%2520numberLARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Black 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose with model number, crimp and fitting
Hazards › Name	The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose
Products › Type	Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Products › Category I D	1971
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,700
Recall I D	1774
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hardwall curb hose and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose.
Retailers › Name	Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from March 2014 through July 2014 for between $20 and $560 depending on length.
Recall Date	2014-09-30T00:00:00
Description	The FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hose is 1 inch in diameter ranging in lengths from 9 inches to 100 feet, including various made-to-order lengths, with fixed and swivel fittings. The product is used in conjunction with the gas station nozzle to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends (up to E15). The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow or red. A date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format, is on the fitting with model numbers starting with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. On the products with a fixed fitting, the model number is on a label on the crimp ferrule. On products with a swivel fitting, the model number can be found on the label of the box in which it was shipped. "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" are printed on the hoses.
Recall Number	14285
Manufacturers › Name	Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Refund
Consumer Contact	Franklin Fueling Systems at (800) 225-9787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.franklinfueling.com and click on "Recall Information: Recall of 1" Hardwall Curb Hose" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-02-05T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmFranklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wisc.

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