CPSC recall 12201
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-15
On 2016-04-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System by Flushmate, citing 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 co….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12201 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-06-21 |
| Published | 2016-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Flushmate |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System | This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks. The recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 to February 2008. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. The date code/serial number 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 this recall begins with 101497 (October 14, 1997) and continues through 022908 (February 29, 2008).
Reason
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.
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/2012/Flushmate-Recalls-Flushmate-III-Pressure-Assisted-Flushing-System-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards
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