# R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2017-03-10 · 17108 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 17108
- **Date:** 2017-03-10
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Firomatic® fusible safety valves

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace; Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/RW-Beckett-Recalls-Fuel-Oil-Valves)
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