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Fire / OverheatingSeptember 30, 2014CPSC #14285

Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard

Product
Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
Units affected
6,700
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

The FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON hardwall curb hose is 1 inch in diameter ranging in lengths from 9 inches to 100 feet, including various made-to-order lengths, with fixed and swivel fittings. The product is used in conjunction with the gas station nozzle to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends (up to E15). The recalled hoses come in black, green, blue, yellow or red. A date code of M1014 through M3014 in WWYY format, is on the fitting with model numbers starting with FLHFR3XX XXX or FLXHW3XX XXX. On the products with a fixed fitting, the model number is on a label on the crimp ferrule. On products with a swivel fitting, the model number can be found on the label of the box in which it was shipped. "FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON" or "FLEXSTEEL FUTURA" are printed on the hoses.

Hazard

The crimp on the fuel hose can loosen causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from March 2014 through July 2014 for between $20 and $560 depending on length.

Photos

Green 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose crimp1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose date code on fittingBlack 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb HoseBlack 1” FLEX-ING™ FLEX-ON Hardwall Curb Hose with model number, crimp and fitting
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