Recalls / 2005-04-27

CPSC, Bell & Gossett Announce Recall of Dual Unit Valves

05566 · Recalled 2005-04-27 · CPSC page

Description

Dual Unit Valve, model numbers 8, 8 TU, F-8 and F-8TU, Bell & Gossett part numbers: 110199, 110200, 110201, and 110202 with a manufacturing date code of E30 (May 2003) through M40 (December 2004). This includes the following specific date codes -E30, F30, G30, H30, J30, K30, L30, M30, A40, B40, C40, D40, E40, F40, J40, K40, L40, and M40. This recall applies strictly to products that have not been installed. Units already installed are not affected, since the potential leak would appear at time of installation. The valves are used in residential heating systems, for filling hot water boilers and related piping systems after boiler installation or system servicing.

Hazards

Burn injury from a hot water leak.

Reported injuries

The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose an installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury.

Remedy

Stop sales of affected valves and make arrangements for return to the factory through the authorized B&G representative in your area. The local B&G representative can be identified via the "Rep Locator" selection tool on the following website: www.bellgossett.com All returned products will be replaced in a timely manner. All affected units in distribution have been recovered.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dual Unit Valve		1,500

Parties

Manufacturer: ITT-Bell & Gossett Division
Made in: United States
Sold at: HVAC Wholesale outlets

Consumer contact

Call B&G. at (847) 470-3329 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.bellgossett.com

Source: CPSC recall 05566. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.