Gas connector recall

[Doug Edwards, CMI]

Name of Product: LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors

Units: About 50,000

Importer: LDR Industries Inc., of Chicago, Ill.

Manufacturer: Sai lin Ke, of Beijing, China

Hazard: The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a
fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: 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

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.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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