Safety regulator, Bell & Gossett Announce Recall of Dual Unit Valves
Recall 05566 · Apr 27, 2005 · ITT-Bell & Gossett Division
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05566
- Date
- Apr 27, 2005
- Company
- ITT-Bell & Gossett Division
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Dual Unit Valve
- Product type
- Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Dual Unit Valve, model numbers 8, 8 TU, F-8 and F-8TU, Bell & Gossett part numbers: 110199, 110200, 110201, and 110202 with a manufacturing date code of E30 (May 2003) through M40 (December 2004). This includes the following specific date codes -E30, F30, G30, H30, J30, K30, L30, M30, A40, B40, C40, D40, E40, F40, J40, K40, L40, and M40. This recall applies strictly to products that have not been installed. Units already installed are not affected, since the potential leak would appear at time of installation. The valves are used in residential heating systems, for filling hot water boilers and related piping systems after boiler installation or system servicing.
What can happen
Burn injury from a hot water leak.
The fix
Stop sales of affected valves and make arrangements for return to the factory through the authorized B&G representative in your area. The local B&G representative can be identified via the "Rep Locator" selection tool on the following website: www.bellgossett.com All returned products will be replaced in a timely manner. All affected units in distribution have been recovered.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose an installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury.
- Sold at
- HVAC Wholesale outlets
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dual unit valve?
Stop sales of affected valves and make arrangements for return to the factory through the authorized B&G representative in your area. The local B&G representative can be identified via the "Rep Locator" selection tool on the following website: www.bellgossett.com All returned products will be replaced in a timely.
What is the hazard?
Burn injury from a hot water leak.
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.