CPSC2009-12-22
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards
Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
Hazard
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2006 through July 2009 for between $250 and $280. The valves were typically sold as replacement parts for large water heaters used in commercial locations or possibly large homes.
Affected count
About 900
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Watts Regulator toll-free at (888) 272-4649 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.watts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Temperature-and-Pressure-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Water-Heaters-Recalled-by-Watts-Regulator-Due-to-Rupture-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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