CPSCMarch 10, 2017

R.W. Beckett Fuel Oil Valves recall: Fire Hazard

R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard

Why was R.W. Beckett Fuel Oil Valves recalled?

The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation. Contact: R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.beckettcorp.com and click on Support/Technical Bulletins for more information.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Firomatic® fusible safety valves
Company
Shanghai Minmetals, of China, R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio
Quantity
About 18,000
Sold at
HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.
Recall date
March 10, 2017
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200." "Firomatic" is cast into the body of the recalled valves.

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