CPSC recall 06-222, announced August 2, 2006, covers Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances) (about 7,800 units). These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The notice cites 1 incident report and 2 injuries. Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will arrange for a free replacement, if necessary. Recall contact: call (800) 232-9389, or go to www.robertshaw.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.
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.
The model and/or serial numbers can be found on the cooking appliance identification plate located on the appliance.
Which products are included?
The FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas commercial cooking equipment, such as ranges, pasta cookers, deep fat fryers or griddles. The recalled FS Flame Switches were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Keating (of Chicago), PMI Food Equipment Group, Vulcan, Southbend, Blodgett, Toastmaster, and Wolf Range. The recalled FM Automatic Safety Valves were installed on the following commercial cooking equipment brands: Bari (Restaurant and Pizzeria), Southbend, and Blodgett. The model and/or serial numbers can be found on the cooking appliance identification plate located on the appliance. For a list of appliances with recalled switches and valves, visit www.robertshaw.com
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Robertshaw Controls Co. has received one report of a gas ignition incident, which resulted in two minor injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will arrange for a free 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
- Brand
- Robertshaw Controls
- Manufacturer
- Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo.
- Recall number
- 06-222
- Units
- About 7,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants) nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for the FS Flame Switches and from April 2006 through June 2006 for FM Automatic Valves. Consumers who had cooking equipment installed or serviced before August 2005 are not affected.
Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances)
CPSC product type: Gas Control Valves
Recall contact information
For more information, call Robertshaw Controls Co. toll-free at (800) 232-9389 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.robertshaw.com to review a list of the appliances with recalled switches and valves.
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