NHTSAGeneral Alert
Luxfer Canada Ltd. - Gas Cylinder Adapter O-Ring May Leak
Published: March 27, 2026Recall ID: 26E015000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Using an incompatible valve may reduce the O-ring compression, increasing the risk of a hydrogen leak and fire.
Product Description & Identification
Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain Unified Fine Pitch thread adapters, model EP-O-350-8-U5 with part number K0079. The O-ring recess in the gas cylinder adapter may be incompatible with certain valve types.
Affected Products
Gas Cylinder Adapter O-Ring May Leak
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Gas Cylinder Adapter O-Ring May Leak |
| Nhtsa id | 26E015000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E015000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Luxfer Canada Ltd. |
| Defect summary | Luxfer Canada Ltd. (Luxfer) is recalling certain Unified Fine Pitch thread adapters, model EP-O-350-8-U5 with part number K0079. The O-ring recess in the gas cylinder adapter may be incompatible with certain valve types. |
| Corrective action | Luxfer will provide the customer with a replacement UFP adaptor, free of charge. Owner Notification letters were mailed April 1, 2026. Owners may contact Luxfer customer service at 1-403-720-0262. |
| Consequence summary | Using an incompatible valve may reduce the O-ring compression, increasing the risk of a hydrogen leak and fire. |
| Potentially affected | 83 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |