CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2841.
The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2841.
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. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Gas Appliance Retailers And Distributors; Food Service Equipment Manufacturers And Dealers; Specialty Retailers, Such As Fireplace, Pool And Spa Dealers; And Poultry Equipment Manufacturers. The Gas Control Valves And Components Were Also Sold Separately Through Gas Appliance Service Providers. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2841.
Call Robertshaw toll-free at (800) 232-9389 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.robertshaw.com to review a list of affected appliances and register for the recall.
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Gas Appliance Retailers And Distributors; Food Service Equipment Manufacturers And Dealers; Specialty Retailers, Such As Fireplace, Pool And Spa Dealers; And Poultry Equipment Manufacturers. The Gas Control Valves And Components Were Also Sold Separately Through Gas Appliance Service Providers. Recall FAQ
Gas Appliance Retailers And Distributors; Food Service Equipment Manufacturers And Dealers; Specialty Retailers, Such As Fireplace, Pool And Spa Dealers; And Poultry Equipment Manufacturers. The Gas Control Valves And Components Were Also Sold Separately Through Gas Appliance Service Providers. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves. The notice was published on December 22, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 425,000 units are potentially affected.