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Gas station hose/swivel fitting sets

CPSC Recall #16-119 — March 15, 2016

Recall #16-119 Date: March 15, 2016 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Gas station hose/swivel fitting sets

Description

This recall involves gas station hose and swivel fitting sets used with gas station nozzles to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends. The sets are made of at least one metal swivel fitting attached to ¾-inch or 1-inch FLEX-ING™ brand FLEX-ON™ Hardwall, Marina and Softwall hoses. The attached hoses were sold in varying lengths. The size in inches and millimeters, and part number 559N or 559NMP are printed on the sidewall of the hoses.Hardwall hoses were sold in the colors black, blue, green, red and yellow, and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON HW FR PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" printed on the sidewall.Marina hoses were sold in the color green and have "2 BD. STYLE BC MARINA GASOLINE" on the sidewall.Softwall hoses were sold in the color black and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON SILVER SW PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS on the sidewall.Sets that have swivel fittings with a date code in the following range are being recalled:Hose DiameterDate Code Range (MWWYY format)¾-inchM1615 to M35151-inchM2215 to M4115The date code is stamped on the nut of the swivel fitting.

Hazard

The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Franklin Fueling Systems has received reports of three incidents in which a swivel fitting has separated from a hose causing a fuel spill. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hose/swivel fitting sets and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose/swivel fitting set.

Units Affected

About 9,000

Sold At

Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for swivel fittings with ?-inch hoses and May 2015 through October 2015 for swivel fittings with 1-inch hoses. The hose/swivel fitting sets were sold for between $18 and $400.

Manufacturer

Franklin Fueling Systems Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Manufactured In

U.S.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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