R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-10). Hazards: fire. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17108 |
| Published | 2017-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-10 |
| Products | Firomatic® fusible safety valves |
| Firm named in the title | R.W. Beckett |
| Firms | Shanghai Minmetals, of China (manufacturer); R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200." "Firomatic" is cast into the body of the recalled valves.
Hazard
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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