The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17108·Announced 2017-03-10

R.W. Beckett Recalls Firomatic Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard

R.W. Beckett is recalling approximately 18,000 Firomatic fusible safety valves because the stem may fail to seal, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

R.W. Beckett Corp. is recalling approximately 18,000 Firomatic® fusible safety valves due to a fire hazard. The recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. These valves are located on fuel lines leading to oil-burning appliances and feature a UL metal ring stamped with "FIROMATIC SERIES 200" and the word "Firomatic" cast into the body.

The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, which allows fuel to leak and poses a fire hazard. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The valves were manufactured by Shanghai Minmetals of China and imported by R.W. Beckett Corp. of North Ridgeville, Ohio. They were sold nationwide through HVAC wholesale distributors, including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co, and Sid Harvey Industries, from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40 each. Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett at 800-645-2876 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.beckettcorp.com to obtain a free repair kit or a replacement valve with free installation.

The recalled product

Product
Firomatic® fusible safety valves
Manufacturer
Shanghai Minmetals, of China
Category
Consumer Product — HVAC / Fuel Components
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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