Flushmate® III Pressure-assist Flushing Systems Recall Information
Recall Summary
Name of product: Flushmate® III 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 III systems, turn off the water supply to the units, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact Flushmate to request a free repair kit.
Where can I find my serial number?
Model and serial numbers from the Flushmate III 503 label are required for recall verification, registration, and to request a free Flushmate recall remedy.
Contact us
Flushmate toll-free at 800-303-5123
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure-assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from October 1997 through April 2011. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic.
Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. 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 101497 (October 14, 1997) through 043011 (April 30, 2011).
Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Copperfit, Crane, Ecotech, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Lamosa, Mancesa, Mansfield, Orion, St. Thomas, Universal Rundle, Vitra, Vitromex, Vortens, and Western Pottery.
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