Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-223 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 14, 2016
- Brand
- Flushmate Expands
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems
- Hazard
- Impact and Laceration Hazards
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 453,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 12,000 in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled January 2014 and June 2012.)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 14, 2016
What was recalled
This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from July 2009 through April 2011. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. Previously recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 through June 2009. Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 070109 (July 1, 2009) through 043011 (April 30, 2011). The date code range for previously recalled systems in MMDDYY format was 101497 (October 14, 1997) through 063009 (June 30, 2009). Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Copperfit, Crane, Ecotech, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Lamosa, Mancesa, Mansfield, Orion, St. Thomas, Universal Rundle, Vitra, Vitromex, Vortens and Western Pottery.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems · About 453,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 12,000 in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled January 2014 and June 2012.) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Home Depot and Lowe's stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide from 2009 through 2011 for about $108 for the units without toilets.; Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company.
Injuries or incidents reported
Flushmate has received two reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, including one report of a minor injury.
Consumer contact
Flushmate at (800) 303-5123 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.flushmate.com and click on "Flushmate III Recall" in the black box on the top left of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Flushmate Expands appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems (About 453,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 12,000 in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled January 2014 and June 2012.) units). This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from July 2009 through April 2011.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Impact and Laceration Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III systems, turn off the water supply to the units, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 14, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.