CPSC recall 10087

One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2014-05-23

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves by Watts Regulator, citing the relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Product

One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves | This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve.

Reason

The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Temperature-and-Pressure-Relief-Valves-for-Large-Water-Heaters-Recalled-by-Watts-Regulator-Due-to-Rupture-and-Burn-Hazards

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