CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves
CPSC recall 05073. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause. If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight. Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician. Have the date code of your 7000 series gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.
CPSC recall 05073 has the recall date 22 Dec 2004. The notice names the firm Robertshaw Controls. The recall has about 425,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas Control Valves.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of flash fires, involving three reports of injuries. The injuries involved first and second degree burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 425,000 |
| Description | The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances, including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders. The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436. However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled. Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters "MV." Recalled gas valves include "MV" models that also include the letters "LP" and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC. All "MV" valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall. NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters "D" or "BV;" and model numbers containing the letters "MV", except for the ones listed above. |
| Product | Robertshaw 7000 Series Gas Control Valve, About 425,000 gas control valves, Gas Control Valves |
| Sold at | Gas appliance retailers and distributors; food service equipment manufacturers and dealers; specialty retailers, such as fireplace, pool and spa dealers; and poultry equipment manufacturers. The gas control valves and components were also sold separately through gas appliance service providers. |
| Manufacturer | Robertshaw Controls Company |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 425,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Gas Control Valves
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Robertshaw Controls
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2006 | Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard |
| 16 Sep 2005 | CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters |
| 1 Nov 2004 | CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Company Announce Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05073The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05073. https://recallregister.com/product/2841-cpsc-robertshaw-controls-company-announce-recall-of-certain-models-of/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05073 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of flash fires, involving three reports of injuries. The injuries involved first and second degree burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Gas appliance retailers and distributors; food service equipment manufacturers and dealers; specialty retailers, such as fireplace, pool and spa dealers; and poultry equipment manufacturers. The gas control valves and components were also sold separately through gas appliance service providers.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05073?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 425,000 gas control valves
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico