Reported Mar 24, 2017
OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Opw of Hamilton, Ohio
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Gas station owners should immediately stop using and remove the recalled swivel connectors and contact OPW for a free replacement. The hose and nozzle can continue to be used without the swivel connector until the replacement is installed.
Firm contact: OPW toll-free at 866-562-5931 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.opwglobal.com and click on "Swivel Recall" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Gas station hose swivel connectors
- Amount recalled
- About 824,000
Where it was sold
Sold at OPW through distributors and direct to gas stations as individual units and as part of hose kits from January 2013 through January 2017 for about $33..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.
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