Flushmate® II 501-B Pressure-assist Flushing Systems Recall Information
Recall Summary
Name of product: Flushmate® II 501-B Pressure-assist Flushing Systems
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the unit, and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.
Where can I find my serial number?
Model and serial numbers from the Flushmate II 501-B label are required for recall verification, registration, and to request a free Flushmate replacement unit.
Contact us
Flushmate toll-free at 844-621-7538
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
This recall is for Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from September 3, 1996 through December 7, 2013.
The units are rounded oval, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 15 characters long and is located on the label on top of the Flushmate II 501-B unit. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 090396 (September 3, 1996) through 120713 (December 7, 2013).
The model code is 10 characters long and is located on the same product label. The model code starts with M and ends with F. Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Corona, Crane, Kohler and Mansfield.
Manufacturer:
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Manufactured in: U.S.
Note:
Health Canada's press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca