CPSC recall 19012
Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-10-18
On 2018-10-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems 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 and laceration hazards to c….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19012 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-10-18 |
| Published | 2018-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Flushmate |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems | 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.
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 and 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/2019/Flushmate-Recalls-Flushmate-II-501B-PressureAssisted-Flushing-Systems-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards
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