CPSCGeneral Alert
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts...
Published: December 22, 2009Recall ID: 10087Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Temperature-and-Pressure-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Water-Heaters-Recalled-by-Watts-Regulator-Due-to-Rupture-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0fc55efb428d443886ba211f5f77ec45.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Valve |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6ba7ef1123264fb7ba3dc6f78e6e45ac.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Valve |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves |
| Products › Type | Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating) |
| Products › Category I D | 2003 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 86 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10087 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |