Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-turn Valve Mpve-250 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 1, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Luxfer Canada Ltd. recalls Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-turn Valve Mpve-250

Recall number

18E111000

Brand / firm

Luxfer Gas Cylinders

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,607 units

Why it was recalled

The forcible ejection of the stem may increase the risk of injury to those nearby. Additionally, the unintended release of CNG can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain One-Turn Valves (OTV), part number MPVE-250. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

What to do

Luxfer will notify owners, and provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.