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CPSCRecalled Mar 10, 2017 · #17108

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

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Firomatic® fusible safety valves
Type
Manufacturer
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.

View the official CPSC notice