CPSC recall · Reported December 22, 2004
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which cou…
Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif. recalled The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, inclu….
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Co… was recalled by Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif. in December 22, 2004. Reason: Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to co…. Remedy: Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the bu…. Verify recall #05073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to co….
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- December 22, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above.
Reason for recall
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Remedy, what to do
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. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05073 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2004 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 425,000 gas control valves |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and c…
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