Low Lead Ball Valve/Shut-Off Gas Valves
Published December 11, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 13064, published December 11, 2012. Recalling firm: Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan; Reported units: About 163,000.
What's the hazard
The valves can crack and cause gas to leak. This poses fire and explosion hazards.
What to do
Consumers should turn off the gas supply until a replacement gas valve has been professionally installed. Consumers should contact Danville Sales which, on behalf of Fu San Machinery, will provide compensation of $300 to reimburse customers for costs incurred to remove and return the valve and for purchasing and installing a replacement valve. The affected valve should be returned to the Danville Sales Office for Fu San Machinery with a photo depicting the valve in the gas line before removal and showing the date code on the valve, along with the address and details of the location where the valve was installed. The requested information, the recalled valve, and the consumer name and address should be sent to the address in the Consumer Contact paragraph. Upon receipt, Fu San will reimburse customers in the amount of $300.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Manufacturer
- Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
- Distributor
- Fu San Machinery directly to seven distributors nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for between $13 and $20.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Low Lead Ball Valve/Shut-Off Gas Valves recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 13064 on December 11, 2012. Reported hazard: The valves can crack and cause gas to leak. This poses fire and explosion hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should turn off the gas supply until a replacement gas valve has been professionally installed. Consumers should contact Danville Sales which, on behalf of Fu San Machinery, will provide compensation of $300 to reimburse customers for costs incurred to remove and return the valve and for purchasing and installing a replacement valve. The affected valve should be returned to the Danville Sales Office for Fu San Machinery with a photo depicting the valve in the gas line before removal and showing the date code on the valve, along with the address and details of the location where the valve was installed. The requested information, the recalled valve, and the consumer name and address should be sent to the address in the Consumer Contact paragraph. Upon receipt, Fu San will reimburse customers in the amount of $300.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan.