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7 official CPSC notices naming Robertshaw Controls, 1974–2006, across hvac & water heaters and appliances.
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 3 of 7 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
Every model number named in a Robertshaw Controls recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
1 model number
3 notices where the recalled products are water heaters.
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Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Unitrol liquid propane LP gas
Explosion/Projectiles
One notice where the recalled product is a clothes dryer.
Robertshaw Controls notices outside the product types above.
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These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
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If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Explosion/Projectiles
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 7 recall notices naming Robertshaw Controls consumer products between 1974 and 2006, covering at least 309,344 units.
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Robertshaw Controls consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced August 2, 2006 (CPSC 06-222).
Water heaters (3), clothes dryers (1) and 3 other notices.
“CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters” (CPSC 05-274), announced September 16, 2005: about 178,000 units.
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Robertshaw Controls notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (CPSC 06-222), call (800) 232-9389 and go to www.robertshaw.com.