Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 18,000 units
Recall No. 17-108 Published March 10, 2017

Firomatic® fusible safety valves

The safety valve stem does not properly seal and shut off the flow of fuel, allowing fuel to leak and posing a fire hazard. Manufactured by Shanghai Minmetals and sold at HVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and from September 2011 – September 2016 for about $40.

R.W. Beckett Firomatic® FPT fuel oil safety valve
What you are looking at

R.W. Beckett Firomatic® FPT fuel oil safety valve

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Why it was recalled

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

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None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately contact R.W. Beckett for a free repair kit or a replacement valve and free installation.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerShanghai Minmetals, of China
UnitsAbout 18,000
Made inChina
Sold atHVAC wholesale distributors including Ferguson Enterprises, FW Webb, Johnstone Supply, RE Michel Co and Sid Harvey Industries nationwide and
Sales periodSeptember 2011 – September 2016
PriceAbout $40

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-645-2876
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Recall page
www.beckettcorp.com

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