Watts Water Technologies Recalls Rotor and Shaft Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09710 · Nov 20, 2008 · Watts Water Technologies
15
units affected
15
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09710
- Date
- Nov 20, 2008
- Company
- Watts Water Technologies
- Units affected
- 15
- Product
- EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies
- Product type
- Fire Suppressors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Rotor and Shaft Assembly was sold separately or as part of the model F10-13 Float Pilot. These components are used in certain fire suppression systems and domestic water supply applications.
What can happen
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Distributors, contractors and consumers with the recalled rotor and shaft assemblies were contacted directly and the affected units were replaced.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Distributors and contractors from December 2007 through August 2008 for about $420.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled edp 3112 rotor and shaft assemblies?
Distributors, contractors and consumers with the recalled rotor and shaft assemblies were contacted directly and the affected units were replaced.
What is the hazard?
If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire 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.