Reliance Worldwide recalls Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR devices sold 2014-2015 due to scald hazard. The thermal element may fail, causing hotter water contact and scald injury risk.
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.
Reliance Worldwide is recalling Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR devices sold between December 2014 and May 2015 because the thermal element can fail, leading to contact with hotter water than expected and scald injury risk. Affected users should stop using the device and get a free replacement.
The thermal element in the TAFR device may fail to operate properly, causing water to flow at temperatures hotter than expected. This can lead to scalding injuries, especially when users turn on faucets or showers with the device installed.
Homeowners and businesses with Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR devices installed in showers or taps from December 2014 to May 2015 are affected. Children and elderly users are at higher risk due to potential scald injuries.
Check for Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR devices with model numbers SD-LF #24718 (shower safe), TD-LF #24719 (tap safe), or SD-01 #24110-0000 (shower safe) installed in showers or taps from December 2014 to May 2015.
Immediately stop using the recalled Cash Acme Heatguard TAFR device to avoid scalding risk.
Contact Reliance Worldwide to receive a free replacement TAFR device with installation instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
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.
Shower Safe Assembly SD-LF #24718, Tap Safe Assembly TD-LF #24719, and Shower Safe Assembly SD-01 #24110-0000.
These devices were sold from December 2014 to May 2015.
Reliance Worldwide will mail a free replacement TAFR device with installation instructions and a prepaid envelope to return the recalled device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cash Acme to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6446 — Cash Acme Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device Hello, I own a Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device that is covered by recall 6446 from Cash Acme. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
