CPSC recall · Reported October 9, 2014
Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc. recalled This recall involves McDonnell and Miller series 750 Low Water Cut-Off control units, whi….
Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due… was recalled by Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc. in October 9, 2014. Reason: The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire …. Remedy: Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a repl…. Verify recall #15703 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc. issued this CPSC recall-The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire ….
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- October 9, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15703 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 McDonnell and Miller series 750 Low Water Cut-Off control units, which in connection with a water level sensor, are used as a primary or secondary safety control on hot water or steam boilers to signal the boiler to provide protection in low water conditions. The unit is mounted on the outside of a boiler, generally near the boiler's main electrical panel. They are black and measure about 6 inches high x 5 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. The units have a green LED "On" light, a red LED "Low Water" light and test and manual reset buttons on the top. "McDonnell and Miller," "Guard Dog," "Low Water Cut-Off" and model numbers 750-MT-120, 751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the outside of the unit. Date codes G41 or H41 are inked on the inside back plate.
Reason for recall
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15703 |
| Date reported | October 9, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 9, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc. |
| Affected scope | About 1,200 |
| 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
Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm…
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