CPSC, Bell & Gossett Announce Recall of Dual Unit Valves
CPSC recall 05566 · announced April 27, 2005 · Itt-bell & Gossett Division · 1,500 units affected
The product
Dual Unit Valve, model numbers 8, 8 TU, F-8 and F-8TU, Bell & Gossett part numbers: 110199, 110200, 110201, and 110202 with a manufacturing date code of E30 (May 2003) through M40 (December 2004). This includes the following specific date codes -E30, F30, G30, H30, J30, K30, L30, M30, A40, B40, C40, D40, E40, F40, J40, K40, L40, and M40. This recall applies strictly to products that have not been installed. Units already installed are not affected, since the potential leak would appear at time of installation. The valves are used in residential heating systems, for filling hot water boilers and related piping systems after boiler installation or system servicing.
The hazard
Burn injury from a hot water leak.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop sales of affected valves and make arrangements for return to the factory through the authorized B&G representative in your area. The local B&G representative can be identified via the "Rep Locator" selection tool on the following website: www.bellgossett.com All returned products will be replaced in a timely manner. All affected units in distribution have been recovered.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose an installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury.
Sold at: HVAC Wholesale outlets
Consumer contact: Call B&G. at (847) 470-3329 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.bellgossett.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.