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Recall 05569 — Cimberio Gas Ball Valve

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2005-05-05

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
05569
Date of alert
2005-05-05
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves. Hazards: When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no ris
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Cimberio-SpA-and-Dormont-Manufacturing-Co

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