[VAC] recalled propane regulators

[VINCWEIDIG@xxxxxxx]

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 
(CPSC), Hurricane Products, of Valencia, Calif., is voluntarily 
recalling about 20,000 propane regulators. These propane regulators, 
manufactured by Chen Fong Enterprise Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, are used to 
regulate the flow of propane from LPG tanks. These regulators can 
leak propane, which can result in a fire or explosion. The leak can 
cause the appliance flame to be larger than expected, possibly 
causing burns to nearby consumers and cause nearby combustibles to 
catch fire.

Hurricane Products, the importer and distributor, has received 125 
reports of these regulators leaking propane. 

The propane regulator is used primarily with recreational vehicles. 
The regulator has two input valves and one output valve. "Model 6000" 
is imprinted on the top of the regulator. The patent 
number, "5103861," is imprinted on the bottom of the regulator, as 
well as "MADE IN TAIWAN." The date of manufacture also is imprinted 
on the bottom of the regulator in a four-digit date code, indicating 
the month and year manufactured. Regulators of "0196," indicating 
January 1996, through "1099," indicating October 1999, are part of 
this recall.

Recreational vehicle dealers and LP Gas dealers nationwide sold these 
propane regulators from June 1996 through October 1999 for about $22.

Consumers with recalled regulators should immediately stop using them 
by closing the main valve on the propane container. Consumers should 
contact the outlet where the regulator was purchased or call Emerald 
Isle, which is conducting the recall for Hurricane Products, at (877) 
673-3278 toll-free between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday 
to get information on receiving a free replacement propane regulator.

Vince
So. Oregon
'68 Safari & '93 B190