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Robertshaw Controls Co., of
Long Beach, California
announced the recall of about 178,000 Robertshaw R110 Series Gas heater
Robertshaw Valves water 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.
Craft master propane and natural gas heaters. Electric heaters are not included
in the recall. Reports indicate that screws on some water heater valves could
break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of
gas explosion and fire. The R110 Gas burner 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.
Made in Mexico the recalled gas heater pool valves have been 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
manual gas valve was also sold separately through gas appliance service
providers. Water heaters sold or serviced prior to July 25, 2005 are not
affected One of the most
common ways of protecting your home from gas leaks is by installing some natural
gas shutoff valve. These include
Earthquake Actuated Valves, Excess Flow Valves, Methane Detectors, Hybrid
Systems, and Manual shut-off valves. Each may have its advantages and
disadvantages and these are compared in the following tables. Homeowners should
consider their individual needs and use the tables select their best personal
option.
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