CPSC recall · Reported March 10, 2017
R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Shanghai Minmetals, of China recalled This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline….
R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Shanghai Minmetals, of China in March 10, 2017. Reason: The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement …. Verify recall #17108 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Shanghai Minmetals, of China issued this CPSC recall-The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing ….
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- March 10, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17108 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 Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200." "Firomatic" is cast into the body of the recalled valves.
Reason for recall
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17108 |
| Date reported | March 10, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 10, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Shanghai Minmetals, of China |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 |
| 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 immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
- Check the recall number (17108) 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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