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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18E111000

Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve Mpve-250 — Fuel system, other

Published December 7, 2018 · Recall initiated: December 1, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18E111000, published December 7, 2018 and initiated December 1, 2018. Recalling firm: Luxfer Canada Ltd.; Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve Mpve-250 — Fuel system, other.

What's the hazard

Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain One-Turn Valves (OTV), part number MPVE-250. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

What to do

Luxfer will notify owners, and provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262.

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Recall details

Brand
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS
Model
ONE-TURN VALVE MPVE-250
Manufacturer
Luxfer Canada Ltd.
Lot
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS ONE-TURN VALVE MPVE-250
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Luxfer Gas Cylinders One-Turn Valve Mpve-250 — Fuel system, other recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E111000 on December 7, 2018. Reported hazard: Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain One-Turn Valves (OTV), part number MPVE-250. If the knob is turned more than one turn, the valve's snap ring may fail and the valve stem may forcibly eject from the valve body.

What should I do if I have this product?

Luxfer will notify owners, and provide an upgrade kit for the valves which doubles the snap ring strength, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS. Model: ONE-TURN VALVE MPVE-250.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)