Fuel oil valves
CPSC Recall #17-108 — March 10, 2017
Product
Fuel oil valves
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.
Hazard
The safety valve stem of the fuel oil valves does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
Units Affected
About 18,000
Sold At
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.
Manufacturer
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Importer
R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio
Manufactured In
China