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.
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 or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems from 1997 to 2008 are recalled because they can burst at weld seams, lifting tank lids and shattering tanks. This creates risks of injury from flying parts and property damage. Affected units have a 16-character serial number starting with a date code from October 1997 to February 2008.
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam, releasing stored pressure. This pressure lifts the tank lid and shatters the tank, causing impact or laceration hazards to people and property damage.
Homeowners with Flushmate III units installed in toilet tanks from 1997 to 2008 are affected. Users of these systems are at risk of injury from shattering tanks and flying debris.
Check for a rectangular, black, two-piece plastic unit with a 16-character serial number on the top label. The first six digits of the serial number are a date code starting with 101497 (October 14, 1997) through 022908 (February 29, 2008).
Immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system.
Determine if your Flushmate III serial number falls within the date code range of 101497 to 022908.
Contact Flushmate to request a free repair kit if your serial number is included in the recall.
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
The recall covers Flushmate III units manufactured from October 1997 to February 2008, identified by a 16-character serial number starting with a date code from 101497 to 022908.
Check for a rectangular, black, two-piece plastic unit with a 16-character serial number on the top label. The first six digits of the serial number should be a date code between 101497 (October 14, 1997) and 022908 (February 29, 2008).
No action is needed if your Flushmate III serial number does not fall within the date code range of 101497 to 022908.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Flushmate to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1073 — Flushmate Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Hello, I own a Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System that is covered by recall 1073 from Flushmate. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and 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.
