CPSC recall · Reported September 16, 2005
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif. recalled The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (L….
CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters was recalled by Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif. in September 16, 2005. Reason: Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a…. Remedy: Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www…. Verify recall #05274 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a….
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05274 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.
Reason for recall
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05274 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2005 |
| Date initiated | September 16, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 178,000 |
| 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
Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarch…
- Check the recall number (05274) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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