CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.
R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
17108
Product Information
Product Name
Firomatic® fusible safety valves
Number of Units
About 18,000
Manufacturer Name
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Imported By
R.W. Beckett Corp., of North Ridgeville, Ohio
Manufactured In
China