Pearl River propane hoses used on propane torches and accessories
CPSC Recall #22-038 - December 22, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-038 |
| Recall Date | December 22, 2021 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 43,000 |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Pearl River Plastic Hose Co. Ltd, of China (hoses) |
| Importer | YSN Imports LLC, of Pico Rivera, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Online at Amazon.com |
| Homedepot.com |
| Wayfair.com |
| Walmart.com |
| and eBay.com from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $20 for propane hoses and about $45 for propane powered torches. |
Product
Pearl River propane hoses used on propane torches and accessories
Description
This recall involves Pearl River 3Q20 or 4Q20 propane hoses used in propane powered torches and other propane accessories. Hoses included in the recall are: PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 3Q20 T/P PEARL RIVER FILE NO. 70177655 LP-GAS HOSE HP14 M.W.P 350 PSIG 1/4" STANDARD CSA8.3&UL21 4Q20 T/P The item/batch number is printed on the body of the propane hose and includes the following: Item # Item Description and Brand Name YSNPQ5000T YSNPQ5000Ta Flame King 500,000 BTU Weed Burner Torch YSNAX1-061 YSNAX1-061a Flame King 320,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit YSNAX1-078 YSNAX1-078a Flame King 340,000 BTU Propane Torch Kit with Ignitor ALGA09 Flame King 4 ft QCC1 Propane Adapter Hose to 1 lb Appliance
Hazard
The propane hose can swell and rupture, allowing propane gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to the user.
Incidents & Injuries
Pearl River has received three reports of propane hoses swelling and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane hoses. To obtain a free replacement hose, send a photograph of the propane hose cut in half so that it is no longer operable to the firm’s e-mail along with a return mailing address to receive a free replacement hose. Once Pearl River receives confirmation of the hose cut in half, consumers can throw away the cut hose.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.