Safety regulator, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
Recall 05569 · May 5, 2005 · Cimberio S.p.A.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05569
- Date
- May 5, 2005
- Company
- Cimberio S.p.A.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
- Product type
- Gas Control Valves
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.
What can happen
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.
The fix
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cimberio gas ball valve?
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.
What is the hazard?
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1.
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.