Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Gas Station Hose/Swivel Fitting Sets Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
CPSC recall 16119. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The swivel fitting can separate from the hose, causing fuel to leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hose/swivel fitting sets and contact the firm to receive a full refund or a replacement hose/swivel fitting set.
CPSC recall 16119 has the recall date 15 Mar 2016. The notice names the firm Franklin Fueling Systems. The recall has about 9,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Franklin Fueling Systems has received reports of three incidents in which a swivel fitting has separated from a hose causing a fuel spill. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 9,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves gas station hose and swivel fitting sets used with gas station nozzles to dispense or transfer refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol blends and biodiesel blends. The sets are made of at least one metal swivel fitting attached to ¾-inch or 1-inch FLEX-ING™ brand FLEX-ON™ Hardwall, Marina and Softwall hoses. The attached hoses were sold in varying lengths. The size in inches and millimeters, and part number 559N or 559NMP are printed on the sidewall of the hoses. Hardwall hoses were sold in the colors black, blue, green, red and yellow, and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON HW FR PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" printed on the sidewall. Marina hoses were sold in the color green and have "2 BD. STYLE BC MARINA GASOLINE" on the sidewall. Softwall hoses were sold in the color black and have "FLEX-ING FLEX-ON SILVER SW PREMIUM FUEL HOSE BY FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS" on the sidewall. Sets that have swivel fittings with a date code in the following range are being recalled: Hose Diameter Date Code Range (MWWYY format) ¾-inch M1615 to M3515 1-inch M2215 to M4115 The date code is stamped on the nut of the swivel fitting. |
| Product | Gas station hose/swivel fitting sets, About 9,000, Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses |
| Sold at | Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for swivel fittings with ¾-inch hoses and May 2015 through October 2015 for swivel fittings with 1-inch hoses. The hose/swivel fitting sets were sold for between $18 and $400. |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Fueling Systems Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Franklin Fueling Systems
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2014 | Franklin Fueling Systems Recalls Hardwall Fuel Curb Hose Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16119The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16119. https://recallregister.com/product/6678-franklin-fueling-systems-recalls-gas-station-hose-swivel-fitting-sets/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16119 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Franklin Fueling Systems has received reports of three incidents in which a swivel fitting has separated from a hose causing a fuel spill. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Distributors, contractors and gasoline stations nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for swivel fittings with ¾-inch hoses and May 2015 through October 2015 for swivel fittings with 1-inch hoses. The hose/swivel fitting sets were sold for between $18 and $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16119?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16119?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,000