CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-01 · 05031
Hazards
If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Recall
Number
05031
Date
2004-11-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Robertshaw TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valve and the "magnet head" on the gas valve
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, California
Retailer(s)
Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants). The recalled products were sold from February 2003 through August 2004.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves are installed in commercial cooking equipment with pilot lights, including ranges, griddles, fryers, and warming trays. The recalled gas valves were produced between February 2003 and August 2004. The "magnet heads" on the gas valves were made during the same range of dates. The recalled products can be identified by date codes 0306 through and including 0432. The TS-11 gas valve with different manufacturing dates and a different hazard was recalled in 2002.