CPSC Recall in 2017: OPW Recalls Gas Station Hose Swivel Connectors Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-116

Date: March 24, 2017

Product Name: Gas station hose swivel connectors

Recall Description:

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

Hazard Description:

The swivel connectors can separate from the hose or nozzle of the gas station pump and cause fuel spillage, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 824,000

Incidents:

OPW has received two reports of the swivel connectors separating from the hose or nozzle. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan