CPSC recall · Reported June 21, 2012
Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact or laceration hazards to co…
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company recalled This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed i….
Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Lace… was recalled by Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company in June 21, 2012. Reason: The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the ta…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit…. Verify recall #12201 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company issued this CPSC recall-The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the ta….
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- June 21, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12201 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
This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks. The recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 to February 2008. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. The date code/serial number is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for this recall begins with 101497 (October 14, 1997) and continues through 022908 (February 29, 2008).
Reason for recall
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12201 |
| Date reported | June 21, 2012 |
| Date initiated | June 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company |
| Affected scope | About 2,330,600 in the U.S. and 9,400 in Canada |
| 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 should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers sh…
- Check the recall number (12201) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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