| | Class 1 Recall
Praxair Vantage Grab n Go |  |
| Date Posted |
December 21, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0525-2013 |
| Product |
Praxair Vantage Grab n Go - Gas Cylinder pressure regulator
Catalog Number: OX-M-AEGNGVNTG
Usage: Regulator reduces pressure in oxygen-containing cylinder. |
| Code Information |
OX M-AEGNGVNTG (US and Canada) and WESPRX-9500 (Global)
Cyclinders in service since Jan 2009. Units with a "T" decal (T-teflon) on the fill side of the valve have the rework completed.
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Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer |
Praxair Inc.
39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, Connecticut 06817-0001 |
Reason for
Recall |
Isolated incidents of ignition inside Grab n' Go cylinders that had been knocked over or otherwise subject to significant physical impact.
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| Action |
The firm, PRAXAIR, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated November 26, 2012 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the Grab'n Go operating instructions provided in the letter which include: storing the Grab'n Go systems indoors in a safe area; never store a system in an elevated location; handle systems safely and avoid jarring or dropping the system and locate at the following web link: www.praxair.com/GNGinstructions. The customers were also instructed to ensure that all of the Grab'n Go units that were sent by Praxair are sent to Praxair for servicing and refilling after use, in accordance with their normal process.
If you have any questions, contact your sales representative at 630-320-4452 or email: Thelma_Brantley@Praxair.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
320,451 units (255,690 US ; 55,884 Canada; 8877 OUS) |
| Distribution |
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, India, Paraguay and Uruguay. |
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