CPSC2005-09-16
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 178,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves
Consumer contact
Call Robertshaw at (800) 232-9389 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm to review a list of the appliances with recalled valves and to register for the recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robertshaw-Controls-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Control-Valves-on-Water-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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