CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 19012
Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems
Published October 18, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 18, 2018
What's the hazard
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the unit and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.
Recall details
- Brand
- Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
- Manufacturer
- Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
- Distributor
- Home Depot and Lowe's stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide and online at www.grainger.com, www.hdsupply.com, www.homedepot.com and other online retailers from September 1996 through December 2015 for about $108 for the units without toilets.
- Country
- US
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