Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
CPSC Recall #12-201 — June 20, 2012
Product
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
Description
The Flushmate III system can burst, shatter toilet tank, injure users. Flushmate has received 304 reports of systems bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 injuries.
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 or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Incidents / Injuries
Flushmate has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 impact or laceration injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 2,330,600 in the U.S. and 9,400 in Canada
Sold At
The Home Depot and Lowe's stores, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide for about $108, and sold to toilet manufacturers including American Standard, Crane, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Mansfield and St. Thomas.
Manufacturer
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Manufactured In
United States