Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards
Recall 10087 · Dec 22, 2009 · Watts Regulator Co.
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10087
- Date
- Dec 22, 2009
- Company
- Watts Regulator Co.
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
- Product type
- Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
What can happen
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2006 through July 2009 for between $250 and $280. The valves were typically sold as replacement parts for large water heaters used in commercial locations or possibly large homes.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled one-inch 140x-9 temperature and pressure relief valves?
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
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.