MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP Cylinders Recall
February 29, 2012Worthington Cylinders is voluntarily recallings its MAP-Pro, Propylene and MAPP cylinders sold before January 15, 2012. Cylinders sold as replacement fuel and in torch kits in the US and Canada under brand names including Worthington, Rothenberger, TurboTorch, Magna, Lenox, Ace, BernzOmatic, Uniweld, Craftsman, Goss, Super Ego, Castolin, Nevax, Bromic, Uniweld, Ameriflame, Hotery, GoSystem and Turner.
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard
July 28, 2011WASHINGTON, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Units: About 77,000
Importer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morris Township, N.J.
Hazard: The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
STANDATA PLBG/Gas Safety Information Bulletin
May 2011P/G-08-02-PLBG/GAS (Rev 3) – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINATION HEATING SYSTEMS
Subject: Dual Purpose Water (Potable) Heater (Combo Unit)
Safety Services and the Plumbing and Gas Technical Council, in order to inform the plumbing and gas industry of the requirements associated with the sale and installation of Dual Purpose Water Heaters, have jointly developed this bulletin.
Safety Authority Directive No D-G5 070628 5 Revision: 02 – Plastic Venting
May 20, 2011Due to the adoption of the 2007 CSA B149.1 Code Supplements, and the revision of the ULC S636 Standard for Type BH Venting Systems in July, 2008, further clarity in regards to gas appliances approved with Special Venting Systems using plastic materials is being provided.
Safe Handling of Ethanol and Ethanol-Water Mixtures in Geothermal Loops
February 18, 2010HRAI was notified by the Ontario Ministry of Labour that there have been safety incidents concerning the use of ethanol in geothermal heat pump installations in the province of Ontario. For this reason, HRAI is issuing this hazard alert to make all members across the country aware of this issue and to list the steps recommended by industry stakeholders for the safe handling of ethanol and ethanol-water mixtures in geothermal installations.
Important Safety Notice about White-Rodgers 1F85RF-275 Thermostats (stock #751509)
November 29, 2010White-Rodgers has determined there is a potential fire hazard if the AA batteries int he main thermostat were to leak. The main thermostat does not need the batteries to operate properly. The batteries are in the thermostat only as a back up to the clock in the event of a power loss. Even without batteries, all programmed information will be retained and the thermostat will function properly.
ACTION: Please remove the AA batteries in the main thermostat. Removing the batteries will eliminate any potential safety hazard. The smaller, remote thermostat will still need batteries to communicate with the main thermostat.
Further information will be posted regarding this safety notice. This notice applies only to 1F85RF-275 model thermostats, no other models are affected.
Infrared Heater Safety Council Brochure
January 6, 2009The Infrared Heater Safety Council (IRSC) was created by gas-fired, infrared heating equipment manufacturers, to enhance user safety through education and safe practices. To raise awareness, the IRSC created this brochure on heating safely with gas-fired infrared heaters. The brochure covers topics such as:
- Concepts of Infrared Heat
- Types of Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters
- Benefits of Gas-Fired Infrared Heat
- Proper Use
- Safety Issues
- IRSC Brochure
Alberta Municipal Affairs – Carbon Monoxide Alarms Safety Tips
December 17, 2008Alberta Municipal Affairs safety tips on Carbon Monoxide Alarms details the 2006 Alberta Building Code for installing carbon monoxide alarms.
For more information, call 1-866-421-6929, or visit their website.
Important Safety Notice and Recall on Propane Gas Tanks equipped with Young-Do branch valves
June 16, 2008Some 20 lb propane gas tanks equipped with a Young-Do brand valve are defective.
Urgent: Reznor Unit Heaters
January 1, 2008Reznor Important Safety Notice
URGENT IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
Reznor Unit Heaters - Shipped from August 2007 to January 2008
Potential Gas Leak – Fire or Explosion Hazard
Venmar Ventilation Heat Recovery Ventilators
January 1, 2007Venmar Ventilation Announces a Safety Upgrade Program for certain models of Heat Recovery Ventilators
CSA International and Nutech R. Holdings Inc.
January 1, 2007Announces Consumer Alert, Voluntary Inspection Program for Fan Motors in Air to Air Heat Exchangers (Heat Recovery Ventilators)
Vent Proving Pressure Switch (ECR International Ltd.)
January 1, 2006Models affected: OSW3, OSW3T; OSW4; OSW4T; OSW5; OSW5T
Recall on Robertshaw Propane Millivolt Gas Valves in Napoleon Gas Fireplaces
November 4, 2004Napoleon propane gas fireplace models affected are: GDS50, GDI44, GDIZC, GI3016, GI3600, and GSS36 that were manufactured between February 3, 2003 and September 30, 2004. Also any natural gas units manufactured within that same time period that have been converted to propane are also included in the recall.
Robertshaw Announces Voluntary Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Valves
October 1, 2004Please read the following before proceeding:
Robertshaw Announces Voluntary Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Valves
Dear Customers:
Robertshaw Controls Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), is instituting a voluntary recall of products in the Robertshaw TS-11 series. The voluntary recall applies to all TS-11 thermal safety control valves produced between February 2003 and August 2004, along with certain TS-11 components (magnet heads) produced between the same dates, wherever sold, including outside the United States. These products can be identified by date codes 0306 through and including 0432. These valves are used in commercial cooking equipment, including ranges, griddles, fryers, and warming trays.
Under some circumstances, if the pilot light in products that use the valve goes out, the valves could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This could result in a gas explosion and fire, which could potentially result in severe personal injury and/or property damage.
If you have purchased a gas appliance since February 2003 or if you have had a gas valve repaired or replaced since February 2003, your product may be affected by this recall.
Safety Precautions: As with any gas appliance, if you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your local gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. If the pilot is functioning normally (or if the gas supply to the appliance in shut off), you will need to determine if your gas appliance has a valve that is being recalled.
Coleman Mobile Home Gas Furnace Inspection/Upgrade Program
September 14, 2004
Bulletin 411 MH
TO ALL COLEMAN MOBILE HOME DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
Re: SAFETY NOTICE Mobile Home Gas Furnace Inspection/Upgrade Program
The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International has announced a voluntary inspection and upgrade of select mobile home gas furnaces.
The models involved are listed below.
| DGAT070BDD | DGAT075BDD | DLAS075BDD |
| DGAT070BDE | DGAT075BDE | DLAS075BDE |
| DGAT070BDF | DGAT075BDF | DLAS075BDF |
These furnaces were manufactured between 1995 thru 2000 and sold under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T.
A number of premature heat exchanger failures on these furnaces have been reported. The furnaces involved in these reports were found to have heat exchanger cracking, burn through and in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn through.
These situations, if left unresolved, can lead to significant property damage, personal injury or death.
The cause of these failures typically has been found to be attributed to application of the furnace beyond normal rated specifications combined with component part variation.
For additional information contact Mobile Home Program Call Centre at 1-888665-4640 or visit our website at www.dgatprogram.com.