CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2200.
The valves are designed to relieve excess pressure in large propane tanks, typically the 500- to 1,000-gallon size ones. The valves, model 66-1031, are approximately 7 inches long. Writing on the valve reads "OMECA 66-1031." Only valves that contain year and batch codes of "99.02," "99.10", "99.16," "99.27," or "99.28" are included in the recall. The valves from these batch codes were installed on tanks that were refurbished or manufactured after May 1999.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2200.
LP distributors, LP tank owners and propane gas users with recalled valves should immediately contact Cavagna to schedule an appointment, to have the safety relief valve replaced at no charge.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Valves Were Sold To Propane Processors And Distributors Nationwide, From May 1999 Through May 2002, For Between $10 And $15. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2200.
For more information, contact Cavagna toll-free at (866) 422-8246 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The Valves Were Sold To Propane Processors And Distributors Nationwide, From May 1999 Through May 2002, For Between $10 And $15. Recall FAQ
The Valves Were Sold To Propane Processors And Distributors Nationwide, From May 1999 Through May 2002, For Between $10 And $15. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, Cavagna North America Inc., Announce Recall of Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks. The notice was published on August 15, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,100 units are potentially affected.