Recalls / 2017-03-10
R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
17108 · Recalled 2017-03-10 · CPSC page
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.
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.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Firomatic® fusible safety valves | About 18,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Shanghai Minmetals
- Importer
- R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co, Sid Harvey Industries nationwide, from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.
Consumer contact
R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.beckettcorp.com and click on Support/Technical Bulletins for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 17108. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.