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Gas control valves used in heating appliances fueled by LP (Liquid Propane) gas

CPSC Recall #82-001 - January 14, 1982

Recall Summary

Recall Number82-001
Recall DateJanuary 14, 1982
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedMore than 200,000

Product

Gas control valves used in heating appliances fueled by LP (Liquid Propane) gas

Description

​ WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 15) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 200,000 gas control valves used in heating appliances fueled by LP (Liquid Propane) gas because they may create an explosion hazard. CPSC staff are continuing to investigate the use of 2.5 million of the same gas control valve in heating appliances fueled by natural gas to determine whether a similar explosion hazard is present. These gas control valves were last manufactured in 1972. CPSC has been informed of 28 explosion incidents involving LP fueled appliances which have occurred since February 1972, in which Honeywell valves, which are a component in an overall furnace system, were present. These incidents resulted in 5 deaths and 21 injuries. The valves being recalled were manufactured from 1966 through 1972 and distributed to a variety of manufacturers for use on their LP fueled heating appliances which were principally central furnaces, but also boilers, unit heaters, conversion burners and space heaters. The recall is being conducted voluntarily by the manufacturer of the valves, Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The combination valves serve the dual purpose of regulating the gas supplied to the appliance and of shutting off the gas supply when the pilot light is extinguished. In a number of these incidents, it is alleged that the valve may have failed allowing LP gas to leak. Because LP gas, unlike natural gas, is heavier than air, it may accumulate near the floor. If the gas is exposed to an ignition source such as electric sparks or matches, an explosion may occur causing property damage and personal injury. The recall pertains to combination gas control valves which bear one of the following model numbers and were used in LP fueled heating appliances: C5133 C5134 CS5133 CS5134 V4136 V4146 V5118 v5189 V7284 V8129 V8136 V8139 V8146 VS8133 VS8138 VS8141 Consumers should exercise caution when attempting to locate the valve and its model number which is located on the side of the gas valve. To locate the valve, consumers may have to remove the access panel on the front of their heating appliance. If any odor of leaking gas is present, consumers should not attempt to locate the valve, but should instead, immediately contact their gas supplier for assistance. When looking for the valve and model number, consumers should be careful not to use matches or any other ignition source which could cause any accumulated gas to explode. Honeywell voluntarily initiated the gas valve recall in March 1980, and have contacted LP gas suppliers nationwide, who in turn have contacted LP gas users. Consumers who own one of these valves should immediately contact their LP gas supplier or the nearest Honeywell Residential Office to arrange to have a new control valve installed free-of-charge. Anyone who has difficulty locating the control valve or its model number should contact their local LP gas supplier or Honeywell by writing to Honeywell, Inc., (14N 38-4286), 10400 Yellow Circle Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343. The Commission is seeking complaint and incident data concerning gas control valves and encourages consumers to report this information to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's toll-free hotline at 800-638-2772.

Hazard

It is alleged that in certain circumstances the valve may have failed, allowing LP gas to leak. Because LP gas, unlike natural gas, is heavier than air, it may accumulate near the floor. If the gas is exposed to an ignition source such as electric sparks or matches, an explosion may occur causing property damage and personal injury.

Incidents & Injuries

CPSC has been informed of 28 explosion incidents involving LP fueled appliances which have occurred since February 1972, in which Honeywell valves, which are a component in an overall furnace system, were present. These incidents resulted in 5 deaths and 21 injuries.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers who own one of these valves should immediately contact their LP gas supplier or the nearest Honeywell Residential Office to arrange to have a new control valve installed free-of-charge.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

No, you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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