ProPlus Brass Flare Swivel Fittings

CPSC Recall #19-094 — March 28, 2019

Recall #19-094 Date: March 28, 2019 Remedy: Refund, Replace

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

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.

Units Affected

About 140,000

Sold At

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.

Manufacturer

Zhejiang ACME Pipe Fitting Co., LTD, of China

Importer

Interline Brands, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla

Manufactured In

China