Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Robertshaw Controls Co. is recalling R110 Gas Control Valves installed on natural and liquid propane gas water heaters from multiple manufacturers including Rheem, Ruud, Bradford White, GE, Whirlpool, and others. The valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through 5-33, though not all valves with these date codes are affected. Screws on some of these valves can break, potentially causing gas to leak from the valve and creating a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Consumers who believe they may have an affected water heater should visit http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm with their water heater's model and serial number (found on the manufacturer's label) to determine if their unit is affected. Robertshaw will arrange for free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, you should immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a 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.
The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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