Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems
CPSC Recall #16-223 — July 14, 2016
Product
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems
Description
The system can burst near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank.
Hazard
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Incidents / Injuries
Flushmate has received two reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, including one report of a minor injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III systems, turn off the water supply to the units, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 453,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 12,000 in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled January 2014 and June 2012.)
Sold At
"Home Depot and Lowe’s stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide from 2009 through 2011 for about $108 for the units without toilets."
Manufacturer
"Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company"
Manufactured In
U.S.