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CPSCRecalled May 5, 2005 · #05569

CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves

Hazard

When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.

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Description

This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.

Product details

Product
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Type
Gas Control Valves
Manufacturer
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.
Made in
Italy

What you should do

Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.

View the official CPSC notice