Every recall we track for Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company — 4 in all — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them.
Recalled Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems (manufactured Sept 1996-Dec 2013) can burst at weld seams, lifting tank lids and shattering tanks, causing lacerations and property damage. Consumers must stop using immediately.
Recalled Flushmate III systems (July 2009-April 2011) can burst at weld seams, lifting tank lids and shattering tanks. Stop using immediately to prevent injury or property damage.
Recalled Flushmate III systems (March 2008-June 2009) can burst near weld seams, lifting tank lids and shattering tanks. This poses impact and laceration risks to users and property. Stop using immediately and contact for repair.
Flushmate III units (1997-2008) may burst near weld seams, lifting tank lids and shattering tanks. This poses impact/laceration risks to users and property. Consumers should stop using and contact for repair.
Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company’s recalls — unedited excerpts.
Flushmate has received 1,446 reports in the U.S. and 7 reports in Canada of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, totaling about $710,000, including 23 injury reports with one requiring foot surgery.
Flushmate has received two reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, including one report of a minor injury.
Flushmate has received three reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage and no reports of injury.
Flushmate has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 impact or laceration injuries.
