R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-10 · 17108
Hazards
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
17108
Date
2017-03-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Firomatic® fusible safety valves
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Retailer(s)
HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.
Importer(s)
R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
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.