Allied healthcare products, inc. Rec'd via phone call from distributor that a firefighter had rec'd 2nd degree burns on face and hands when he attempted to turn an oxygen regulator on that was attached to a "d" size cylinder.

A captain stated that an lsp brand oxygen regulator model number l270-020 was indeed involved in a fire incident that occurred on friday august 20, 1999 at the facility. He stated that a firefighter had used the regulator on a d size cylinder the previous day, but, removed the regulator from the cylinder and had the cylinder refilled at another location. He then put the regulator back on and turned on the regulator to verify everything was functional when there was a flash fire. The firefighter sustained 2nd degree burns on hands and face and although these were serious burns he appeared to be holding up emotionally. Co then asked if the captain had the lot number of the regulator, but, the captain stated he did not. Co then asked, if the regulator had been retrofitted per the 1997 and 1999 recall. The captain stated that it had been retrofitted per the 1997 recall by changing the stainless steel filter to the sintered bronze filter, the captain stated that they were in the process of retrofitting the regulator per the 1999 recall; however, he did not believe this particular regulator had been retrofitted. Co went to ask about getting a copy of the incident report, the captain stated that they refer to this as a fire report and co would need to request a copy in writing to the director of finance and there would be a charge of $8. 00. The incident report number is 99-14754. Co also stated that if at all possible co would like to fly out and take pictures of the regulator and any and all equipment that was involved in the incident. The captain indicated that he would do so.