CPSC recall · Reported August 2, 2006
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, ga…
Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. recalled The FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves being recalled are installed on natu….
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances f… was recalled by Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. in August 2, 2006. Reason: These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls ca…. Remedy: Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances …. Verify recall #06222 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. issued this CPSC recall-These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls ca….
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- agency class
- August 2, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06222 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 FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas commercial cooking equipment, such as ranges, pasta cookers, deep fat fryers or griddles. The recalled FS Flame Switches were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Keating (of Chicago), PMI Food Equipment Group, Vulcan, Southbend, Blodgett, Toastmaster, and Wolf Range. The recalled FM Automatic Safety Valves were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Bari (Restaurant and Pizzeria), Southbend, and Blodgett. The model and/or serial numbers can be found on the cooking appliance identification plate located on the appliance. For a list of appliances with recalled switches and valves, visit www.robertshaw.com
Reason for recall
These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will arrange for a free 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 | 06222 |
| Date reported | August 2, 2006 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo. |
| Affected scope | About 7,800 |
| 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 who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. w…
- Check the recall number (06222) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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