CPSC, SCG Miyairi Announce Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices
⚠ 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.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2560.
The recalled SCG Overfill Prevention Devices (OPD) have "V5QA OPD" engraved on the body and handle and either "DT 3.8" or "DT 3.8A" printed on one side of the wrench pad and "07-02," "08-02," or "10-98" printed on the other side. The valves are installed on 20-pound liquid propane gas cylinders manufactured by the Sahamitr Pressure Container Public Co. Ltd. in Thailand. The cylinders are marked "SMPC DOT-4BA240" and have a serial number in the range of 375201 to 396800. There is no hazard with the cylinders.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2560.
Consumers should stop using the gas cylinders immediately and contact the company. SCG will identify, for callers who have one of the recalled units, a local LP gas exchange center, which will replace the cylinder with one that has a new OPD valve. Do not take the LP gas cylinder to an LP gas refiller. Consumers should not attempt to remove the OPD or gas valve themselves.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Department And Hardware Stores Nationwide Sold The Gas Cylinders With The Recalled Opd Valves, From August 2002 Through August 2003, For About $30. Some Cylinders Also Were Sold With Certain Sunbeam Gas Grills. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-2560.
Call SCG Miyairi at (800) 636-9346 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.scgmiyairi.com
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Department And Hardware Stores Nationwide Sold The Gas Cylinders With The Recalled Opd Valves, From August 2002 Through August 2003, For About $30. Some Cylinders Also Were Sold With Certain Sunbeam Gas Grills. Recall FAQ
Department And Hardware Stores Nationwide Sold The Gas Cylinders With The Recalled Opd Valves, From August 2002 Through August 2003, For About $30. Some Cylinders Also Were Sold With Certain Sunbeam Gas Grills. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, SCG Miyairi Announce Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices. The notice was published on January 27, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 21,000 units are potentially affected.