Recall #05-566 · Published April 27, 2005

Dual Unit Valve

CPSC, Bell & Gossett Announce Recall of Dual Unit Valves

CPSC published a recall notice for Dual Unit Valve from ITT-Bell & Gossett Division on April 27, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: Burn injury from a hot water leak. The official remedy states: 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.

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Affected model numbers

F-8TU
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: F-8TU.

Why it was recalled

Burn injury from a hot water leak.

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
ITT-Bell & Gossett Division, of Morton Grove, Ill.
Recall number
05-566
Units
1,500
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
HVAC Wholesale outlets

Dual Unit Valve

CPSC product type: Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)

Recall contact information

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

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