CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves

Recalled May 5, 2005 · CPSC recall 05569 · Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont

Hazard

When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.

Remedy

Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.

Units

About 20,000 in inventory

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ¾" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ¾" FIP x ¾" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.

What to do

Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.

Contact

Contact Dormont at (800)367-6668 Ext. 3330 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Dormont Web site at www.dormont.com

Product

Cimberio Gas Ball Valve

Manufacturer(s)

Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, Italy

Imported by

Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa.

Retailers

Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers, from 1997 to 2004.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →