CPSC recall 10-087, announced December 22, 2009, covers Watts Regulator One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves (about 900 units). The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 272-4649, or go to www.watts.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 date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Watts Regulator
- Manufacturer
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
- Product type
- Water heaters
- Recall number
- 10-087
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2006 through July 2009 for between $250 and $280. The valves were typically sold as replacement parts for large water heaters used in commercial locations or possibly large homes.
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
CPSC product type: Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Watts Regulator toll-free at (888) 272-4649 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.watts.com
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