Recall #05-274 · Published September 16, 2005

Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves

CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters

CPSC published a recall notice for Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves from Robertshaw Controls Co. on September 16, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a free repair or replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.

Recalled Gas Control Valves
Recalled Gas Control Valves
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a free repair or replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.
Recall number
05-274
Units
About 178,000
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected.

Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves

CPSC product type: Gas Control Valves

Recall contact information

Call Robertshaw at (800) 232-9389 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm to review a list of the appliances with recalled valves and to register for the recall.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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