Robertshaw 7000 Series Gas Control Valve
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Robertshaw Controls Company is recalling certain 7000 Series Gas Control Valves used in residential and commercial gas appliances due to a fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out on these valves, the gas valve can get stuck in the open position and continue flowing gas, potentially causing a gas explosion and fire that could result in severe injury or property damage. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004, with production dates beginning with code 0306 through 0436. Specifically affected are "MV" model numbers including 7000AMV, 7000BMV, 7000BMV-S7CL, 7000MVLC, and 7000MVRCLC, as well as any "MV" models converted to Liquid Propane use.
If you smell gas near an appliance or in your building, you should immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances and if any are out, do not try to relight them—instead have a qualified technician examine the appliance. Robertshaw will provide free repair or replacement if necessary. The source recommends having your valve's date code ready when you contact Robertshaw.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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