CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2004 CPSC #05073

Quick answer

CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves is CPSC recall #05073, announced on December 22, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above. The remedy is 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. if you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. if any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact robertshaw.. Affected brands: Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif., Gas appliance retailers and distributors; food service equipment manufacturers and dealers; specialty retailers, such as fireplace, pool and spa dealers; and poultry equipment manufacturers. The gas control valves and components were also sold separately through gas appliance service providers..

Hazard

The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above.

Affected products

Robertshaw 7000 Series Gas Control Valve

Recalled brands

Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif., Gas appliance retailers and distributors; food service equipment manufacturers and dealers; specialty retailers, such as fireplace, pool and spa dealers; and poultry equipment manufacturers. The gas control valves and components were also sold separately through gas appliance service providers.

Remedy

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. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.

Recall date

December 22, 2004

Categories

Gas Control Valves

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05073?

CPSC recall #05073 covers CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above.

What is the remedy for recall #05073?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05073 is 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. if you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. if any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact robertshaw.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robertshaw-Controls-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Certain-Models-of-7000-Series-Gas-Control-Valves-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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