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Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Bo...

Published: October 9, 2014Recall ID: 15703Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fluid-Handling-Recalls-Low-Water-Cut-Off-Control-Units-for-Hot-Water-or-Steam-Boilers
TitleFluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15703.Fluid%2520Handling1LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionMcDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control for hot water and steam boilers
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15703.Fluid%2520Handling2%2520DateCodeLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionDate code on the inside of the unit’s chassis
Hazards › NameThe ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameMcDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers
Products › TypeElectric Water Heaters
Products › Category I D68025
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1,200
Recall I D1964
Remedies › NameContact 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.
Retailers › NameWholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125.
Recall Date2014-10-09T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Recall Number15703
Manufacturers › NameFluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionReplace
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactFluid 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.
Last Publish Date2014-12-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmFluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.
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