FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2006
Release #06-222
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 232-9389
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial
Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Robertshaw FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety
Valves (installed in commercial cooking appliances)
Units: About 7,800
Manufacturer: Robertshaw Controls Co., of West Plains, Mo.
Hazard: These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the
pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot
light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the
main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and
fire.
Incidents/Injuries: Robertshaw Controls Co. has received one report of a
gas ignition incident, which resulted in two minor injuries.
Description: The FS Flame Switches and FM Automatic Safety Valves being
recalled are installed on natural and liquid propane (LP) gas commercial
cooking equipment, such as ranges, pasta cookers, deep fat fryers or
griddles. The recalled FS Flame Switches were installed on the following
commercial cooking equipment brands: Keating (of Chicago), PMI Food
Equipment Group, Vulcan, Southbend, Blodgett, Toastmaster, and Wolf
Range. The recalled FM Automatic Safety Valves were installed on the
following commercial cooking equipment brands: Bari (Restaurant and
Pizzeria), Southbend, and Blodgett. The model and/or serial numbers can
be found on the cooking appliance identification plate located on the
appliance. For a list of appliances with recalled switches and valves,
visit www.robertshaw.com
Sold by: Original equipment manufacturers and food service equipment
dealers to commercial food service providers (such as restaurants)
nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for the FS Flame Switches
and from April 2006 through June 2006 for FM Automatic Valves. Consumers
who had cooking equipment installed or serviced before August 2005 are
not affected.
Manufactured In: United States
Remedy: Consumers who believe they could have recalled safety valves on
their cooking appliances should contact Robertshaw Controls Co. who will
arrange for a free replacement, if necessary. If you smell gas near the
appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your
gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Robertshaw Controls Co.
toll-free at (800) 232-9389 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through
Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.robertshaw.com to review a
list of the appliances with recalled switches and valves.