CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-16 · 05274
Hazards
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Recall
Number
05274
Date
2005-09-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.