CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-05-05 · 05569
Hazards
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no ris
Recall
Number
05569
Date
2005-05-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Retailer(s)
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.
Importer(s)
Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa.
Country of manufacture
Italy
Description
This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.