CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.
CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.
Required Consumer Action
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.
Contact Information
Contact Dormont at (800)367-6668 Ext. 3330 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Dormont Web site at www.dormont.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.
Injuries
None.
Manufacturer
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Recall Number
05569
Product Information
Product Name
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Product Type
Gas Control Valves
Number of Units
About 20,000 in inventory
Manufacturer Name
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Imported By
Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa.
Manufactured In
Italy