DuraTrac Recalls Stainless Steel Gas Connectors Due to Fire Hazard
Summary
DuraTrac is recalling approximately 196,800 stainless steel gas connectors due to a manufacturing defect that could cause a gas leak and fire hazard. The recall affects connectors sold between May 2025 and November 2025. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact DuraTrac for a full refund.
What changed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 196,800 DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that can lead to gas leaks, posing a significant fire hazard. The affected products were sold between May 2025 and November 2025 and are identified by specific markings including the brand name "DuraTrac," "Made in Thailand," and CSA file number "259973," along with date codes 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C.
Consumers who purchased these gas connectors should immediately stop using them and contact DuraTrac for a full refund. The importer, DuraTrac of Anaheim, California, is providing this remedy. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date, but the risk of fire necessitates immediate cessation of use and return for refund.
What to do next
- Stop using recalled DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors immediately.
- Contact DuraTrac for a full refund.
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Recalled gas connector with label
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with CSA file number “259973” engraving
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with date of manufacture engraving
Close-up view of the yellow label on the recalled gas connector with “Made in Thailand” listed on label
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Name of Product: DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors Hazard: The recalled DuraTrac gas connectors contain a manufacturing defect that could cause a gas leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 26, 2026 Units: About 196,800
Consumer 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 for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors sold between May 2025 and November 2025. The recalled products have a yellow product label that includes the brand name “DuraTrac,” and “Made in Thailand,” and are marked CSA file number “259973” engraved on the flare nuts with one of the following codes indicating their date of manufacture: 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors immediately and contact DuraTrac for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Ace Hardware, Blake’s Inc. and Merritt’s Hardware stores from May 2025 through November 2025 for about $20. Importer(s): DuraTrac, of Anaheim, California
Manufactured In: Thailand Recall number: 26-343
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