Robert Shaw
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed
Name of Product: Robertshaw R110 Series Gas Control
Valves
Units: About 178,000
Manufacturer: Robertshaw Controls Co., of Long Beach,
Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: 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.
Sold: Installed on water heaters by gas
appliancedistributors 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
heaters sold
or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not affected.
Assembled in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers that believe they may have an affected
water heater, please click on
www.robertshaw.com. 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.
Consumer Contact: Call Robertshaw at (888) 225-1071
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET , Monday through Saturday, or visit
the firm's Web site at
www.robertshaw.com to review a list of the appliances with
recalled valves and to register for the recall.
To view this recall online and see photographs of the recalled
products, please visit the
CPSC Website.
Release # 05-274
Robertshaw's Hotline: (888) 225-1071
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Kadant
August
19, 2005
Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along
with Kadant Composites Inc. of Bedford, MA, issued a recall
notice (#05-247) for all GeoDeck™ decking and railing materials
manufactured between April 2002 and October 2003.
Apparently, the product degrades when exposed to hot
temperatures and sunlight and the manufacturer has received
about 370 reports of accelerated degradation. The concern is
that the deteriorating material could break, causing consumers
to fall and be injured.
According to the official notice, which can be seen at
this link, consumers are advised to check the GeoDeck™
material for visible cracks on the surface and see if it can be
easily scratched with a fingernail or credit card. If so,
contact GeoDeck™ customer service at 1-800-547-1710 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the GeoDeck™
website at
http://www.KadantCompositesRecall.com.
A.O.
Smith Recall of Water Heaters
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City,
Tenn.
Hazard: The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners,
posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water
heaters.
The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo,"
"State,"
or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is
located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers
listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005
are included in the recall.
Brand Name Model Number
Reliance 675CRRS
675CRRSD
S7576PE
Apollo A675CQRSL
A675CRRSL
A675CRRSLCGAD
A. O. Smith BT-80-271
FCG-75-271
PCG-75-271
Maytag HRP11275Q
State GS675CRRS
GS675CRRSD
SBS7576PE
SBS7576PED
SBS7576PECGA
SBS7576PECGAD
If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above,
locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it
was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial
numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005
are listed below.
Month/Date of Serial Number
Manufacture: Begins With:
Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04
Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04
Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04
Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04
May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04
Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04
Jul-04 G04
Aug-04 H04
Sep-04 J04
Oct-04 K04
Nov-04 L04
Dec-04 M04
Jan-05 A05
Feb-05 B05
Mar-05 C05
Apr-05 D05
May-05 E05
Jun-05 F05
Jul-05 G05
Installed by: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide
from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $460 and $1,130.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of
free repair.
Consumer Contact: Contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866)
880-4661 between
7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit
www.hotwater.com
Whirlpool Corporation
Name of product: Whirlpool(r) and Kenmore(r) brand
dishwashers
Units: About 162,000
Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Hazard: An electrical defect within the dishwashers' wash
motor wiring poses a risk of the motor overheating and possibly
catching fire.
Incidents/Injuries: Whirlpool Corporation has received three
reports of overheated wash motors. There are no reports of
personal injury or property damage.
Description: The recalled products are Whirlpool(r) brand and
Kenmore(r) brand (made by Whirlpool Corporation)
under-the-counter, plastic tall tub dishwashers. The dishwashers
come with black, white, biscuit, or stainless front panels. They
have the following model and serial numbers located inside the
tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening:
Brand : Whirlpool(r)
Product : Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers
Model Number Begins With : DU1, DUL, GU1, GU2, GU6 Serial Number
Range : FR2200000 to FR2499999
Brand : Kenmore(r)
Product : Under-the-counter plastic tall tub dishwashers
665.143 Model Number Begins With : 665.160, 665.163, 665.170,
665.173 Serial Number Range : FR2200000 to FR4599999
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and through
homebuilders nationwide from June 2004 through January 2005 for
between $350 and $600.
Manufactured in: The dishwashers were manufactured in
Findlay, Ohio, and the motors were manufactured in China.
Remedy: Consumers with one of these dishwashers should
immediately stop using it, disconnect the electric supply by
shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, and
inform all users of the dishwasher not to use it due to the risk
of fire. Call Whirlpool Corporation to schedule a free, in-home
repair. Please have the serial number and model number of the
dishwasher available for the call. Please do not return the
dishwasher to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers
are not prepared to take them back. If you own a Whirlpool(r)
brand and
Kenmore(r) brand under-the-counter plastic tall tub
dishwasher and have had service on your wash motor between
August 2004 and January 2005, please call Whirlpool Corporation
to determine if your unit is included in this recall and to
schedule a free, in-home inspection.
Consumer Contact: Call Whirlpool Corporation toll free at
(866) 769-7260 anytime, or go to the firm's Web site at
repair.whirlpool.com
