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Fire / OverheatingMarch 10, 2017CPSC #17108

R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
18,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200." "Firomatic" is cast into the body of the recalled valves.

Hazard

The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.

Photos

R.W. Beckett Firomatic® FPT fuel oil safety valve
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