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U.S. CPSC
June 19, 2007 |
Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.   |
U.S. CPSC
May 6, 2008 |
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2009 |
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards 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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 15, 2002 |
Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks Recalled by Cavagna North America Inc. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
May 6, 2008 |
Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
February 1, 2006 |
Weil-McLain Company Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur. |
U.S. CPSC
May 5, 2005 |
Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged leaking gas will escape into the air. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2005 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Recall of Gas Ball Valves A gas leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2007 |
Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove. |
U.S. CPSC
November 17, 2005 |
Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2005 |
American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark. |
U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2003 |
Recall of GSW Water Heaters with S.I.T. Temperature Controls A potential burn hazard exists from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature. |
U.S. CPSC
November 1, 2004 |
Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire which could result in severe personal injury or property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2004 |
Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2005 |
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire. |
U.S. CPSC
February 1, 2011 |
Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2008 |
Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 19, 2008 |
Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2009 |
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 5, 2007 |
NY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 27, 2004 |
SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 20, 2007 |
ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2005 |
Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2005 |
Bradshaw International Inc. Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
October 21, 2004 |
Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2009 |
Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2002 |
Custom Buoyancy Inc. Recalls Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers... |
U.S. CPSC
May 13, 2003 |
Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers Recalled by Weil-McLain Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions that could cause bodily injuries or property damage. |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2011 |
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
May 16, 2002 |
Gas Shut-Off Valves Recalled by Seismic Safety Products Inc. These gas valves could stick in the open position allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers from fire and explosion during an earthquake... |
U.S. CPSC
January 11, 2006 |
American Biophysics Corp. Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or releasing pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) that can freeze exposed skin. |
U.S. CPSC
September 25, 2003 |
LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Recalled by Marshall Gas Controls Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected. |
U.S. CPSC
January 6, 2011 |
ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
October 14, 2008 |
Portable Generators Recalled by General Power Products Due to Fire Hazard The generator's fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
Food Engineering
November 4, 2007 |
Ball Valve Locking Handle Asahi's pad-lockable handle for its Type 21 ball valves prevents unauthorized cycling of the valve and serves as a position indicator, demonstrating the current state of the valve. |
U.S. CPSC
October 18, 2010 |
Bathtub Toys Recalled by Munchkin Due to Risk of Injury The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Stop the Shock Pressure-balancing valves prevent sudden temperature swings in the shower. |
This Old House
December 11, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Merle Henkenius |
Waterworks Installing an in-ground sprinkler system is a big job with a big payoff. |
