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DuraTrac Recalls Stainless Steel Gas Connectors Due to Fire Hazard

⚠ 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.

Units Affected
196,800
Recall Date
March 26, 2026
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10673.

This recall involves DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors sold between May 2025 and November 2025. The recalled products have a yellow product label that includes the brand name "DuraTrac," and "Made in Thailand," and are marked CSA file number "259973" engraved on the flare nuts with one of the following codes indicating their date of manufacture: 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-10673.

Consumers should stop using the recalled DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors immediately and contact DuraTrac for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Ace Hardware, Blake's Inc. And Merritt's Hardware Stores From May 2025 Through November 2025 For About $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-10673.

DuraTrac toll-free at 866-678-8214 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@duratracinc.com or online at https://www.duratracinc.com/product_recalls or www.duratracinc.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

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Ace Hardware, Blake's Inc. And Merritt's Hardware Stores From May 2025 Through November 2025 For About $20. Recall FAQ

Ace Hardware, Blake's Inc. And Merritt's Hardware Stores From May 2025 Through November 2025 For About $20. is the subject of a consumer products recall: DuraTrac Recalls Stainless Steel Gas Connectors Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on March 26, 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 196,800 units are potentially affected.