Product Recall Number: 15-187
Why was Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device recalled?
The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Product Recall Number: 15-187
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-07-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device
Description: The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Hazard Description: The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 26,000
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled TAFR device installed and immediately contact Reliance Worldwide to receive a free replacement TAFR. Consumers will be mailed a replacement TAFR device with step-by-step installation instructions, and a postage pre-paid envelope to return the recalled TAFR to Reliance Worldwide.
Sold At: Plumbing retailers and wholesalers including: Antiscald, Inc., Best Plumbing Specialties, Coley Electrical and Plumbing Supply, Dutton Lainson Company, FEI, Grainger, HD Supply, M-One Specialties, Security Supply, The Alzheimer's Store, TM O'Donnell, and Westco Pipe and Supply from December 2014 through May 2015 for about $30.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Reliance Worldwide Corp. of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed