CPSC, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Ball Valves

Active Recall Announced November 10, 2005 CPSC #06508

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CPSC, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Ball Valves is CPSC recall #06508, announced on November 10, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a one-inch gas ball shut-off valve sold as a Watts Series GBV two-piece, Brass Gas Ball Valve used in commercial and residential applications for manufactured natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas piping systems. The valves feature a brass ball and stem, teflon seats and packing, brass end piece and a zinc alloy handle. They have a date code of 0511 cast into the body of the valve. Some 0511 body date code valves were among 1,225 valves shipped to 43 Watts's customers' locations between July 9, 2005 and August 8, 2005. Of these 1,225 valves, all but 9 valves shipped to 6 commercial customers have been recovered or accounted for. The remedy is watts water technologies is providing a free replacement. almost all valves have been recovered.. Affected brands: Fusan Valve Ltd. of Taiwan, Watts Water Technologies Inc., Commercial supply houses from July 9, 2005 through August 8, 2005..

Hazard

The recall involves a one-inch gas ball shut-off valve sold as a Watts Series GBV two-piece, Brass Gas Ball Valve used in commercial and residential applications for manufactured natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas piping systems. The valves feature a brass ball and stem, teflon seats and packing, brass end piece and a zinc alloy handle. They have a date code of 0511 cast into the body of the valve. Some 0511 body date code valves were among 1,225 valves shipped to 43 Watts's customers' locations between July 9, 2005 and August 8, 2005. Of these 1,225 valves, all but 9 valves shipped to 6 commercial customers have been recovered or accounted for.

Affected products

Gas Ball Shut-Off Valves

Recalled brands

Fusan Valve Ltd. of Taiwan, Watts Water Technologies Inc., Commercial supply houses from July 9, 2005 through August 8, 2005.

Remedy

Watts Water Technologies is providing a free replacement. Almost all valves have been recovered.

Recall date

November 10, 2005

Categories

Gas Control Valves

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06508?

CPSC recall #06508 covers CPSC, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Ball Valves, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves a one-inch gas ball shut-off valve sold as a Watts Series GBV two-piece, Brass Gas Ball Valve used in commercial and residential applications for manufactured natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas piping systems. The valves feature a brass ball and stem, teflon seats and packing, brass end piece and a zinc alloy handle. They have a date code of 0511 cast into the body of the valve. Some 0511 body date code valves were among 1,225 valves shipped to 43 Watts's customers' locations between July 9, 2005 and August 8, 2005. Of these 1,225 valves, all but 9 valves shipped to 6 commercial customers have been recovered or accounted for.

What is the remedy for recall #06508?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06508 is watts water technologies is providing a free replacement. almost all valves have been recovered.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Ball Valves 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/2006/CPSC-Watts-Water-Technologies-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Ball-Valves-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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