Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators
CPSC Recall #08-561 — April 23, 2008
Product
Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators
Description
The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings (see photo below). The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below:R622H-BGJR622H-DGJR622H-HGJR622H-JGJR622H-BGKR622H-DGKR622H-HGKR622H-JGKThe type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo below). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.
Hazard
Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
FCI has received one report involving a fire in a tobacco barn.
Remedy
Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a "D" near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.
Units Affected
About 142,000
Sold At
FCI to LP-Gas dealers nationwide from June 2006 through January 2008.
Manufacturer
Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas
Manufactured In
China