A recent incident in Western Australia has highlighted the risk associated with the use of LPG cylinder adaptors that convert the previous Type 21 (Prest-O-Lite - POL) valve outlet to the new LCC27 connection. Tightening an LCC27 connection onto an adaptor may loosen the POL connection at the cylinder valve due to the opposing threads. This can lead to dangerous gas leaks.
Read the hazard alert (PDF, 182.9 KB) for more information.