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.
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
The Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System is being recalled because it can burst at weld seams, lifting the tank lid and shattering the tank. This creates a risk of injury from impact and lacerations to people and property damage.
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam, releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, causing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Owners of Flushmate III systems installed in toilets from March 2008 through June 2009 are affected. Users of these systems are at risk of injury if the system bursts.
Recalled units are rectangular, black, two-piece plastic vessels with a 16-character serial number on the top label. The first six digits of the serial number (in MMDDYY format) range from 030108 (March 1, 2008) to 063009 (June 30, 2009).
Immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III system and turn off the water supply to the unit.
Flush the toilet to release internal pressure before contacting the manufacturer.
Request a free repair kit from the manufacturer to fix the system.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III system, turn off the water supply to the unit, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.
The recall covers Flushmate III systems manufactured from March 2008 through June 2009, with serial numbers starting with a date code from 030108 (March 1, 2008) to 063009 (June 30, 2009).
Check for a 16-character serial number on the top label of the unit. The first six digits (in MMDDYY format) should be between 030108 and 063009.
Immediately stop using it, turn off the water supply, flush the toilet to release pressure, and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flushmate to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1605 — Flushmate Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Hello, I own a Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System that is covered by recall 1605 from Flushmate. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III system, turn off the water supply to the unit, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit. 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.
