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The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
Why it was recalled
The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Watts Regulator Co.
- Manufacturer
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
- Recall number
- 10-087
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized distributors nationwide from October 2006 through July 2009 for between $250 and $280. The valves were typically sold as replacement parts for large water heaters used in commercial locations or possibly large homes.
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
CPSC product type: Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Watts Regulator toll-free at (888) 272-4649 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.watts.com
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Publication and verification
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