Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Temperature Control Valves Due to Scald Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3776.
The Universal Multichoice Valves were sold under the Delta brand name. The valves are used in bathtubs and showers to regulate the temperature of the water flow. The valves are located inside the shower or bathtub water control knobs.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3776.
Consumers should exercise caution when adjusting the temperature on faucets with these valves as water may come out hotter than expected. Delta is contacting consumers with the recalled valves to provide them with a free upgrade kit. Consumers should always test the water temperature before entering a tub or shower. Contact Delta Faucet if you do not receive an upgrade kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Commercial Plumbers And Building Subcontractors Nationwide From March 2006 To May 2006 And In Indiana And Ohio From October 2005 To May 2006. Plumbing Packages Containing The Valve Cartridges Sold For Between $80 And $200 And Separate Replacement Valve Cartridges Were Sold For About $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3776.
Consumers can contact Delta Faucet at (800) 336-6696 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the company's Web site at www.deltafaucet.com
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Commercial Plumbers And Building Subcontractors Nationwide From March 2006 To May 2006 And In Indiana And Ohio From October 2005 To May 2006. Plumbing Packages Containing The Valve Cartridges Sold For Between $80 And $200 And Separate Replacement Valve Cartridges Were Sold For About $30. Recall FAQ
Commercial Plumbers And Building Subcontractors Nationwide From March 2006 To May 2006 And In Indiana And Ohio From October 2005 To May 2006. Plumbing Packages Containing The Valve Cartridges Sold For Between $80 And $200 And Separate Replacement Valve Cartridges Were Sold For About $30. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Temperature Control Valves Due to Scald Hazard. The notice was published on October 25, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 105,000 units are potentially affected.