CPSC recall · Reported July 16, 2015
Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard
The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga. recalled This recall involves Cash Acme Heatguard® brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR)….
Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) … was recalled by Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga. in July 16, 2015. Reason: The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is …. Remedy: Consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled TAFR d…. Verify recall #15187 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is ….
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- July 16, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15187 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 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
Reason for recall
The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15187 |
| Date reported | July 16, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 16, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 26,000 |
| 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 should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled TAFR device installed and immediately contact …
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