Low Lead Ball Valve/Shut-Off Gas Valves

CPSC Recall #13-064 — December 10, 2012

Recall #13-064 Date: December 10, 2012 Remedy: Replace

Product

Low Lead Ball Valve/Shut-Off Gas Valves

Description

The low lead brass shut-off valves can crack and cause gas to leak.

Hazard

The valves can crack and cause gas to leak. This poses fire and explosion hazards.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should turn off the gas supply until a replacement gas valve has been professionally installed. Consumers should contact Danville Sales which, on behalf of Fu San Machinery, will provide compensation of $300 to reimburse customers for costs incurred to remove and return the valve and for purchasing and installing a replacement valve. The affected valve should be returned to the Danville Sales Office for Fu San Machinery with a photo depicting the valve in the gas line before removal and showing the date code on the valve, along with the address and details of the location where the valve was installed.  The requested information, the recalled valve, and the consumer name and address should be sent to the address in the Consumer Contact paragraph. Upon receipt, Fu San will reimburse customers in the amount of $300.

Units Affected

About 163,000

Sold At

Fu San Machinery directly to seven distributors nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for between $13 and $20.

Manufactured In

Taiwan