CPSC recall 05-566, announced April 27, 2005, covers ITT-Bell & Gossett Division Dual Unit Valve (1,500 units). Burn injury from a hot water leak. Stop sales of affected valves and make arrangements for return to the factory through the authorized B&G representative in your area. Recall contact: call (847) 470-3329, or go to www.bellgossett.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: F-8TU.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- ITT-Bell & Gossett Division
- 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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