Reliance Worldwide Recalls Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Devices Due to Scald Hazard
CPSC recall 15187. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The thermal element in the TAFR can fail to operate, causing the users to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should use caution when turning on faucets and showers with the recalled TAFR device installed and immediately contact Reliance Worldwide to receive a free replacement TAFR. Consumers will be mailed a replacement TAFR device with step-by-step installation instructions, and a postage pre-paid envelope to return the recalled TAFR to Reliance Worldwide.
CPSC recall 15187 has the recall date 16 Jul 2015. The notice names the firm Reliance Worldwide. The recall has about 26,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Hot Water.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 26,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Cash Acme Heatguard® brand Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) devices. The Heatguard® TAFR is a metal, cylindrical-shaped thermostatic device used on lavatory faucets and showers. TAFR flow reducers sense high temperature water and reduce water flow if the temperature achieves 120° F (49° C). These devices may be used in private and public housing, child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels. The following three TAFR models sold from December 2014 to May 2015 are included in the recall. TAFR Name Model Number Shower Safe Assembly SD-LF #24718 Tap Safe Assembly TD-LF #24719 Shower Safe Assembly SD-01 #24110-0000 |
| Product | Cash Acme Heatguard Temperature Actuated Flow Reducing (TAFR) Device, About 26,000, Hot Water |
| Sold at | Plumbing retailers and wholesalers including: Antiscald, Inc., Best Plumbing Specialties, Coley Electrical and Plumbing Supply, Dutton Lainson Company, FEI, Grainger, HD Supply, M-One Specialties, Security Supply, The Alzheimer's Store, TM O'Donnell, and Westco Pipe and Supply from December 2014… |
| Distributor | Reliance Worldwide Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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- Category: Hot Water
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 26,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Hot Water
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Reliance Worldwide
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 15187The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15187. https://recallregister.com/product/6446-reliance-worldwide-recalls-cash-acme-heatguard-temperature-actuated-fl/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 15187 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Plumbing retailers and wholesalers including: Antiscald, Inc., Best Plumbing Specialties, Coley Electrical and Plumbing Supply, Dutton Lainson Company, FEI, Grainger, HD Supply, M-One Specialties, Security Supply, The Alzheimer's Store, TM O'Donnell, and Westco Pipe and Supply from December 2014…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15187?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15187?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 26,000