Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—DuraTrac recalls nearly 200,000 stainless steel gas connectors over potential fire hazard, (Mar 30, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:DuraTrac
By WK Editorial Staff
The company is offering a full refund.
About 196,800 DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can cause gas leaks and pose a fire hazard (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-343 (Mar. 26, 2026)).
Incidents and injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Product description. The recall covers DuraTrac-branded stainless steel gas connectors marked with CSA file number 259973 and manufacturing codes 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C. The connectors include a yellow label printed with the brand name and “Made in Thailand.” They were sold at Ace Hardware, Blake’s Inc., and Merritt’s Hardware stores between May 2025 and November 2025 for about $20.
Remedy. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled connectors immediately. DuraTrac is offering a full refund.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact 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.
Companies: DuraTrac
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