Watts Regulator · Recalled
Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards
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.
- Units
- About 900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $250–$280
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.
For more information, contact Watts Regulator toll-free at (888) 272-4649 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.watts.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 22 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
