← All recalls

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards

CPSC · 10087 · published 2009-12-22

CPSC campaign 10087

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator to schedule a free repair.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

Own something like this?

Track your items and we’ll tell you the moment a recall covers one — free, forever.

Track an item like this

Affected products

Watts Regulator Co., of North Andover, Mass.

One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves

Brands in this recall