Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control
Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall
Alert)
Recall Summary
Name of product:
McDonnell &
Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers
Hazard:
The ground wire and
probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer,
posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Fluid
Handling/Xylem toll-free at (855) 750-7322 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. CT or online at http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com
and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Recall Details
Units
About 1,200
Description
This recall involves McDonnell & Miller series 750 Low
Water Cut-Off control units, which in connection with a water level sensor, are
used as a primary or secondary safety control on hot water or steam boilers to
signal the boiler to provide protection in low water conditions. The unit
is mounted on the outside of a boiler, generally near the boiler’s main
electrical panel. They are black and measure about 6 inches high x 5 inches
wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. The units have a green LED “On” light, a red LED “Low
Water” light and test and manual reset buttons on the top. “McDonnell &
Miller,” “Guard Dog,” “Low Water Cut-Off” and model numbers 750-MT-120,
751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the
outside of the unit. Date codes G41 or H41 are inked on the inside back plate.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair
or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is
contacting purchasers directly.
Distributed by
Wholesale plumbing product distributors to plumbing
suppliers from July 2014 through August 2014 for between $80 and $125.
Manufacturer
Fluid Handling LLC, of Morton Grove, Ill., a division of
Xylem Inc.
Manufactured in
United States