ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings
CPSC Recall #19-094 — March 28, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-094 |
| Recall Date | March 28, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 140,000 |
| Manufacturer | Zhejiang ACME Pipe Fitting Co., LTD, of China |
| Importer | Interline Brands, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings
Description
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 NumberDescription39-41/4” x 1/4"39-63/8” x 3/8”39-81/2" x 1/2"39-8-61/2" x 3/8"39-105/8” x 5/8”39-10-85/8” x 1/2”
Hazard
The fittings can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Interline has received two reports of the swivels leaking at installation.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, 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 (Refund, 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.