CPSC2012-06-21
Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Hazard
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
Sold at
The Home Depot and Lowe's stores, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide for about $108, and sold to toilet manufacturers including American Standard, Crane, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Mansfield and St. Thomas.
Affected count
About 2,330,600 in the U.S. and 9,400 in Canada
Injuries reported
Flushmate has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 impact or laceration injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Flushmate toll-free at (800) 303-5123 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.flushmate.com and http://recall.flushmate.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Flushmate-Recalls-Flushmate-III-Pressure-Assisted-Flushing-System-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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