Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 16, 2015 CPSC #15187

Quick answer

Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard is CPSC recall #15187, announced on July 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Cash Acme Heatguard® brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) devices. The Heatguard® TAFR is a metal, cylindrical-shaped thermostatic device used on lavatory faucets and showers. TAFR flow reducers sense high temperature water and reduce water flow if the temperature achieves 120° F (49° C). These devices may be used in private and public housing, child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels. The following three TAFR models sold from December 2014 to May 2015 are included in the recall. TAFR Name Model Number Shower Safe Assembly SD-LF #24718 Tap Safe Assembly TD-LF #24719 Shower Safe Assembly SD-01 #24110-0000 The remedy is consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled tafr device installed and immediately contact reliance worldwide to receive a free replacement tafr. consumers will be mailed a replacement tafr device with step-by-step installation instructions, and a postage pre-paid envelope to return the recalled tafr to reliance worldwide.. Affected brand: Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga..

Hazard

This recall involves Cash Acme Heatguard® brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) devices. The Heatguard® TAFR is a metal, cylindrical-shaped thermostatic device used on lavatory faucets and showers. TAFR flow reducers sense high temperature water and reduce water flow if the temperature achieves 120° F (49° C). These devices may be used in private and public housing, child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels. The following three TAFR models sold from December 2014 to May 2015 are included in the recall. TAFR Name Model Number Shower Safe Assembly SD-LF #24718 Tap Safe Assembly TD-LF #24719 Shower Safe Assembly SD-01 #24110-0000

Affected products

Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device

Recalled brands

Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga.

Remedy

Consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled TAFR device installed and immediately contact Reliance Worldwide to receive a free replacement TAFR. Consumers will be mailed a replacement TAFR device with step-by-step installation instructions, and a postage pre-paid envelope to return the recalled TAFR to Reliance Worldwide.

Recall date

July 16, 2015

Categories

Hot Water

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15187?

CPSC recall #15187 covers Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 16, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Cash Acme Heatguard® brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) devices. The Heatguard® TAFR is a metal, cylindrical-shaped thermostatic device used on lavatory faucets and showers. TAFR flow reducers sense high temperature water and reduce water flow if the temperature achieves 120° F (49° C). These devices may be used in private and public housing, child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels. The following three TAFR models sold from December 2014 to May 2015 are included in the recall. TAFR Name Model Number Shower Safe Assembly SD-LF #24718 Tap Safe Assembly TD-LF #24719 Shower Safe Assembly SD-01 #24110-0000

What is the remedy for recall #15187?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15187 is consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled tafr device installed and immediately contact reliance worldwide to receive a free replacement tafr. consumers will be mailed a replacement tafr device with step-by-step installation instructions, and a postage pre-paid envelope to return the recalled tafr to reliance worldwide.. 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 Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard 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/2015/Reliance-Worldwide-Recalls-Cash-Acme-Heatguard-Temperature-Actuated-Flow-Reducing-Devices. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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