Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Recalled for Bursting Hazard
Flushmate is recalling about 351,000 Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems sold in the U.S. because the units can burst, posing impact and laceration hazards.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where the unit can burst and shatter, posing impact and laceration hazards, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (specifically property damage reports are present).
Plain-English summary
Flushmate, a division of Sloan Valve Company, is expanding its recall of the Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System. This recall covers approximately 351,000 units sold in the United States and about 9,400 units in Canada. The affected systems are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic that were installed inside toilet tanks. These specific units were manufactured from March 2008 through June 2009 and sold from 2008 through about 2009. They were distributed through Home Depot, Lowe's, toilet manufacturers, distributors, and plumbing contractors nationwide.
The recall is being issued because 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, creating impact and laceration hazards for consumers and causing property damage. Flushmate has received three reports of units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, but there are no reports of injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III system, turn off the water supply to the unit, and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. They should then contact Flushmate to request a free repair kit. Consumers can contact Flushmate at (800) 303-5123 or visit www.flushmate.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
- Affected units
- 351,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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