ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 28, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Interline Brands Recalls Swivel Fittings Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

19094

Brand / firm

Zhejiang ACME Pipe Fitting Co., LTD, of China

Sold / distributed

Hardware retailers from August 2017 through November 2018 and sold to professional installers by Leran, Barnett, Hardware Express, SupplyWorks, Wilmar and Maintenance USA stores from August 2017 through July 2018 for between $1 and $8.

Why it was recalled

The fittings can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves multiple sizes of ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel fittings used as connectors for copper tubing. The brass, gold-colored fittings connect two male flare nuts opposite to each other. The Swivels were used primarily for LP gas (propane) applications by professional installers. Model Number Description 39-4 1/4" x 1/4" 39-6 3/8" x 3/8" 39-8 1/2" x 1/2" 39-8-6 1/2" x 3/8" 39-10 5/8" x 5/8" 39-10-8 5/8" x 1/2"

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Interline for a full refund or a replacement fitting. Consumers with recalled fittings that have already been installed should contact Interline to arrange for a professional installation of a free replacement fitting.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.