Recall #15-703 · Published October 9, 2014

McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers

Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers from Fluid Handling LLC on October 9, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards. The official remedy states: Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control for hot water and steam boilers
McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control for hot water and steam boilers
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

750-MT-120751-MT-120751P-MT-120752P-MT-24
Additional identifying details

"McDonnell and Miller," "Guard Dog," "Low Water Cut-Off" and model numbers 750-MT-120, 751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the outside of the unit.

Why it was recalled

The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Replace, Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of Xylem Inc.
Recall number
15-703
Units
About 1,200
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Wholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125.

McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers

CPSC product type: Electric Water Heaters

Recall contact information

Fluid Handling/Xylem toll-free at (855) 750-7322 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

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