Natural Gas/Propane Connectors Recalled

March 4, 2008    
LDR Industries Inc. is recalling about 50,000 natural gas and propane connectors. The gas connectors can leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8 inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and 'LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector' are printed on the product's packaging.

Recalled Gas Connectors
Length	UPC Code
12 inches	019442405489
16 inches	019442019464
22 inches	019442018917
30 inches	019442405496
34 inches	019442018900
46 inches	019442018894
60 inches	019442400224
72 inches	019442405731

The connectors were sold at hardware stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Florida from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $7 and $20. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230 ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ldrind.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).