CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-05). About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05569 |
| Published | 2005-05-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-13 |
| Product category | Gas Control Valves |
| Products | Cimberio Gas Ball Valve |
| Firm named in the title | Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company |
| Firms | Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy (manufacturer); Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Trade facets | plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004. |
Description
This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.
Hazard
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.
Remedy
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Machine access
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