Firomatic® fusible safety valves recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 10, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

17108

Brand / firm

Shanghai Minmetals, of China

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.