Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced December 22, 2009 CPSC #10087

Quick answer

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..

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.

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

Categories

Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10087?

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.

What is the remedy for recall #10087?

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.

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

If you sell Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards 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/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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