The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09710·Announced 2008-11-20

Watts Water Technologies Recalls EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies for Fire Hazard

Watts Water Technologies is recalling approximately 15 EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies because they may fail to release water in a fire suppression system, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where a failure to release water could lead to significant injury or property damage, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Watts Water Technologies Inc. is recalling approximately 15 EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies. These components are used in certain fire suppression systems and domestic water supply applications. The assemblies were sold separately or as part of the model F10-13 Float Pilot.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected units were sold by distributors and contractors from December 2007 through August 2008 for about $420. Distributors, contractors, and consumers with the recalled assemblies were contacted directly, and the affected units were replaced. For more information, consumers can contact Watts at (800) 615-9394 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies
Hazard
Affected units
15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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