CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 16, 2005

CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters

The R110 Gas Control Valves being recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas water heaters. The recalled valves were manufactured between July 25, 2005 and August 14, 2005 with production date codes 5-31 through and including 5-33, although not all valves with these date codes are affected. The recalled valves were installed on the following water heater brands: American Proline, Bradford White, GE, GSW, Hotpoint, Jetglas, John Wood, Lochinvar, Premier Plus, Powerflex, Rheem, Richmond, Ruud, Vanguard, Whirlpool, and U.S. Craftmaster. The model and serial number can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Electric water heaters are not included.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers that believe they may have an affected water heater, please click on http://www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm. Have the model and serial numbers of your water heater ready. For further assistance, please contact Robertshaw. The model and serial numbers can be found on the manufacturer's label on the water heater. Robertshaw will arrange for a free repair or replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.

Contact Information

Call Robertshaw at (800) 232-9389 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm to review a list of the appliances with recalled valves and to register for the recall.

Recall Details

Sold At
Installed on water heaters by gas appliance distributors and retailers, including Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as plumbers and plumbing/heating equipment suppliers. The gas valves also were sold separately through gas appliance service providers. Water
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.
Recall Number
05274

Product Information

Product Name
Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control Valves
Product Type
Gas Control Valves
Number of Units
About 178,000
Manufacturer Name
Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
Mexico

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 232-9389
Website www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm
Full Contact Information

Call Robertshaw at (800) 232-9389 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm to review a list of the appliances with recalled valves and to register for the recall.