Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Bo...
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Fluid-Handling-Recalls-Low-Water-Cut-Off-Control-Units-for-Hot-Water-or-Steam-Boilers |
| Title | Fluid 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 L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15703.Fluid%2520Handling1LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control for hot water and steam boilers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15703.Fluid%2520Handling2%2520DateCodeLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Date code on the inside of the unit’s chassis |
| Hazards › Name | The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers |
| Products › Type | Electric Water Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 68025 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 1964 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Wholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125. |
| Recall Date | 2014-10-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 15703 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Overview
- Recalling FirmFluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.