CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 10087
One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2009
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
- Manufacturer
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US