OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
⚠ 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-8009.
The recall involves metal swivel connectors installed between the nozzle and hose of gas station pumps that dispense refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends, and biodiesel blends. The recalled swivel connectors have a "MFG date" printed on the end in the format of: MM YY or MM-DD-YEAR or MM-YEAR. The model number is printed on the center body of the swivel connector. The following models are included in the recall. Model MFG Date 241TPS-0241C (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241TPS-0241 (3/4 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 36S (3/4 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 241-1000 (1 inch) 01 13 through 03 17 241-1000C (1 inch) 01-01-2013 through 03-12-2017 36S (1 inch) 01-2013 through 03-2017
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8009.
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.
✅ 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 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. 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-8009.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards. The notice was published on March 24, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 824,000 units are potentially affected.