CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
⚠ 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-3019.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3019.
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.
✅ 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 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 Heaters Sold Or Serviced Prior To July 25, 2005 Are Not Affected. 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-3019.
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.
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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 Heaters Sold Or Serviced Prior To July 25, 2005 Are Not Affected. Recall FAQ
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 Heaters Sold Or Serviced Prior To July 25, 2005 Are Not Affected. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters. The notice was published on September 16, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 178,000 units are potentially affected.