[Recalled] Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System — This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems i… | CPSC 2012-06-21
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 12201 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 June 2012 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks. The recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 to February 2008. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. The date code/serial number is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for this recall begins with 101497 (October 14, 1997) and continues through 022908 (February 29, 2008). Hazards: 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 or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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