Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
CPSC Recall #05-569 — May 4, 2005
Product
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Description
This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ?" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.
Hazard
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance and is not capped or plugged as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.
Incidents / Injuries
None
Remedy
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.
Units Affected
About 20,000 in inventory
Sold At
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers from 1997 to 2004.
Manufacturer
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Importer
Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa.
Manufactured In
Italy
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.