CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters

Active Recall Announced September 16, 2005 CPSC #05274

Quick answer

CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters is CPSC recall #05274, announced on September 16, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included. The remedy is consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. for further assistance, please contact robertshaw. the model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. robertshaw will arrange for a 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.. Affected brands: Robertshaw Controls Co., Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected..

Hazard

The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.

Affected products

Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves

Recalled brands

Robertshaw Controls Co., Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected.

Remedy

Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a 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.

Recall date

September 16, 2005

Categories

Gas Control Valves

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05274?

CPSC recall #05274 covers CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 16, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.

What is the remedy for recall #05274?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05274 is consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. for further assistance, please contact robertshaw. the model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. robertshaw will arrange for a 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

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If you sell CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

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-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Control-Valves-on-Water-Heaters-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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