# Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-06-21 · 12201 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12201
- **Date:** 2012-06-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System

## 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 consumers and property damage.

## Remedies

Repair

## Manufacturer(s)

Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company

## Retailer(s)

The Home Depot and Lowe's stores, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide for about $108, and sold to toilet manufacturers including American Standard, Crane, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Mansfield and St. Thomas.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## 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).

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Flushmate-Recalls-Flushmate-III-Pressure-Assisted-Flushing-System-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards)
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