CPSC Recall in 2014: Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-089

Date: January 23, 2014

Product Name: Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System

Recall Description:

The toilet systems can burst and shatter the toilet tank.

Hazard Description:

The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 351,000 in the U.S. and about 9,400 in Canada (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled in June 2012)

Incidents:

Flushmate has received three reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage and no reports of injury.

Sold At:

Home Depot and Lowe's stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide from 2008 through about 2009 for about $108 for the units without toilets.

Manufactured In:

United States