CPSC Recall in 2017: R.W. Beckett Recalls Fuel Oil Valves Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-108

Date: March 10, 2017

Product Name: Fuel oil valves

Recall Description:

This recall involves Firomatic ½ inch FPT Fusible Safety Valves series 200 Fusible Inline valve, 1/2F X 1/2F Out. The valves are located on the fuel lines that lead to oil-burning appliances. The valves have a UL metal ring on top of the body of the valve stamped with “FIROMATIC SERIES 200.”  “Firomatic” is cast into the body of the recalled valves.   

Hazard Description:

The safety valve stem of the fuel oil valves does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 18,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 through September 2016 for about $40.   

Manufactured In:

China