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Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #10087, announced on December 22, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve. The remedy is consumers should immediately contact watts regulator to schedule a free repair.. Affected brand: Watts Regulator Co..
This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
Affected products
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Recalled brands
Watts Regulator Co.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Recall date
December 22, 2009
CPSC recall #10087 covers Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 22, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
The CPSC remedy for recall #10087 is consumers should immediately contact watts regulator to schedule a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Temperature-and-Pressure-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Water-Heaters-Recalled-by-Watts-Regulator-Due-to-Rupture-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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