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Luxfer Canada Ltd. equipment recall: Gas Cylinder Adapter O-Ring May Leak

Report received by NHTSA: March 27, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

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.

The risk

Using an incompatible valve may reduce the O-ring compression, increasing the risk of a hydrogen leak and fire.

Who's affected

83 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.

Compared with

Luxfer Canada Ltd. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

1 earlier NHTSA recall by Luxfer Canada Ltd. since Nov. 1, 2016:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

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.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

NHTSA recall number26E015000
ManufacturerLuxfer Canada Ltd.
Recall typeEquipment
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Report received by NHTSAMarch 27, 2026
Potentially affected83 items
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record