CPSC recall 15-703, announced October 9, 2014, covers Fluid Handling McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers (about 1,200 units). The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards. The notice reports no incidents. Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. Recall contact: call (855) 750-7322, or go to unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.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
"McDonnell and Miller," "Guard Dog," "Low Water Cut-Off" and model numbers 750-MT-120, 751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the outside of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves McDonnell and Miller series 750 Low Water Cut-Off control units, which in connection with a water level sensor, are used as a primary or secondary safety control on hot water or steam boilers to signal the boiler to provide protection in low water conditions. The unit is mounted on the outside of a boiler, generally near the boiler's main electrical panel. They are black and measure about 6 inches high x 5 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. The units have a green LED "On" light, a red LED "Low Water" light and test and manual reset buttons on the top. "McDonnell and Miller," "Guard Dog," "Low Water Cut-Off" and model numbers 750-MT-120, 751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the outside of the unit. Date codes G41 or H41 are inked on the inside back plate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fluid Handling
- Manufacturer
- Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.
- Product type
- Boilers, Water heaters
- Recall number
- 15-703
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Wholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125.
McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers
CPSC product type: Electric Water Heaters
Recall contact information
Fluid Handling/Xylem toll-free at (855) 750-7322 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
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