R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 17108 · announced March 10, 2017 · Shanghai Minmetals · 18,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200." "Firomatic" is cast into the body of the recalled valves.
The hazard
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation. Remedy type: Replace Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.
Consumer contact: R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.beckettcorp.com and click on Support/Technical Bulletins for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.