Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 15703 · Oct 9, 2014 · Fluid Handling
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15703
- Date
- Oct 9, 2014
- Company
- Fluid Handling
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers
- Product type
- Electric Water Heaters
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Wholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mcdonnell & miller low water cut-off control units for hot water or steam boilers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.