CPSC2006-08-02
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo.
Hazard
These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
Remedy
Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will arrange for a free 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
Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants) nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for the FS Flame Switches and from April 2006 through June 2006 for FM Automatic Valves. Consumers who had cooking equipment installed or serviced before August 2005 are not affected.
Affected count
About 7,800
Injuries reported
Robertshaw Controls Co. has received one report of a gas ignition incident, which resulted in two minor injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances)
Consumer contact
For more information, call Robertshaw Controls Co. toll-free at (800) 232-9389 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.robertshaw.com to review a list of the appliances with recalled switches and valves.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Robertshaw-Controls-Co-Recalls-Gas-Controls-Installed-in-Commercial-Cooking-Appliances-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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