Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves
Cimberio Gas Ball Valve
Date of Recall
2005-05-05CPSC Release Number
05-569Manufactured In
ItalyUnits
About 20,000 in inventoryManufacturer
Cimberio S.p.A., of Via Torchio, ItalyImporter
Dormont Manufacturing Company, of Export, Pa.Sold By
Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers from 1997 to 2004Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Remedy
Return any affected products that remain in inventory to Dormont.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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