CPSC2004-11-01
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves
Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, California
Hazard
If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Free repair or replacement (if necessary). Robertshaw Controls Company will arrange for free repair or replacement of the recalled gas valves. 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. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by the gas company or a qualified technician. Have the date-code of your TS-11 gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
Sold at
Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants). The recalled products were sold from February 2003 through August 2004.
Affected count
123,544 gas valves and 37,350 magnet heads
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reports of flash fires, including 9 reports of injuries. The injuries involved first, second, and - in one instance - third degree burns.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Robertshaw TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valve and the "magnet head" on the gas valve
Consumer contact
Commercial food service managers should call Robertshaw toll-free at (800) 232-9389 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.robertshaw.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robertshaw-Controls-Company-Announce-Recall-of-TS-11-Thermal-Safety-Control-Gas-Valves-Don't want to check this manually?
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