Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Temperature Control Valves Due to Scald Hazard
CPSC recall 07505. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, causing consumers to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should exercise caution when adjusting the temperature on faucets with these valves as water may come out hotter than expected. Delta is contacting consumers with the recalled valves to provide them with a free upgrade kit. Consumers should always test the water temperature before entering a tub or shower. Contact Delta Faucet if you do not receive an upgrade kit.
CPSC recall 07505 has the recall date 25 Oct 2006. The notice names the firm Delta Faucet. The recall has about 105,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Delta Faucet has six reports of incidents with the valve. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 105,000 |
| Description | The Universal Multichoice Valves were sold under the Delta brand name. The valves are used in bathtubs and showers to regulate the temperature of the water flow. The valves are located inside the shower or bathtub water control knobs. |
| Product | Universal MultiChoice Valves (used in bathtubs and showers), About 105,000, Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating) |
| Sold at | Commercial plumbers and building subcontractors nationwide from March 2006 to May 2006 and in Indiana and Ohio from October 2005 to May 2006. Plumbing packages containing the valve cartridges sold for between $80 and $200 and separate replacement valve cartridges were sold for about $30. |
| Manufacturer | Delta Faucet Co |
| Made in | United States |
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- Category: Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
- CPSC recalls of 2006
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 105,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Delta Faucet
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 07505The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07505. https://recallregister.com/product/3776-delta-faucet-co-recalls-bathtub-and-shower-temperature-control-valves/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 07505 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Delta Faucet has six reports of incidents with the valve. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Commercial plumbers and building subcontractors nationwide from March 2006 to May 2006 and in Indiana and Ohio from October 2005 to May 2006. Plumbing packages containing the valve cartridges sold for between $80 and $200 and separate replacement valve cartridges were sold for about $30.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 07505?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 105,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States