CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Announce Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-569

Date: May 04, 2005

Product Name: Cimberio Gas Ball Valve

Recall Description:

This inventory retrieval involves valves manufactured by Cimberio: ?" FIP x 5/8" OD (15/16"-16 thread) Gas Ball Valve; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Side Tap; ?" FIP x ?" FIP Gas Ball Valve with Square Head. All affected valves as described here have a red handle and have various markings on the valve body. See www.dormont.com for photographs of the affected valves.

Hazard Description:

When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance and is not capped or plugged as required by the National Fuel Gas Code Section 6.7.2.1, leaking gas will escape into the air. However, subsequent testing confirms that this potential for a gas leak is eliminated as gas flows through the valve. As a result, there is no risk with installed valves.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

New Instructions

Units: About 20,000 in inventory

Incidents:

None

Sold At:

Various retailers and plumbing product suppliers from 1997 to 2004.

Manufactured In:

Italy