CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-09-16). Hazards: fire, explosion. About 178,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05274 |
| Published | 2005-09-16 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-06 |
| Product category | Gas Control Valves |
| Products | Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves |
| Firm named in the title | Robertshaw Controls Co. |
| Firms | Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif. (manufacturer); Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 178,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
Description
The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.
Hazard
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Remedy
Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a free repair or replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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