One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: December 22, 2009 Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass. Home & Garden
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 900)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 900)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 10087