CPSC2005-05-05
CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
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.
Sold at
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.
Affected count
About 20,000 in inventory
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
Italy
Products
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Consumer contact
Contact Dormont at (800)367-6668 Ext. 3330 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Dormont Web site at www.dormont.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Cimberio-SpA-and-Dormont-Manufacturing-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Certain-Cimberio-Gas-ValvesDon't want to check this manually?
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