Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8426.
This recall is for Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from September 3, 1996 through December 7, 2013. The units are rounded oval, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 15 characters long and is located on the label on top of the Flushmate II 501-B unit. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 090396 (September 3, 1996) through 120713 (December 7, 2013). The model code is 10 characters long and is located on the same product label. The model code starts with M and ends with F. Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Corona, Crane, Kohler and Mansfield.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8426.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the unit and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.
✅ 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 Home Depot And Lowe's Stores, Toilet Manufacturers, Distributors And Plumbing Contractors Nationwide And Online At Www.grainger.com, Www.hdsupply.com, Www.homedepot.com And Other Online Retailers From September 1996 Through December 2015 For About $108 For The Units Without Toilets. 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-8426.
Flushmate toll-free at 844-621-7538 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.flushmate.com and click on “501-B Recall” in the blue box on the top of the page for more information.
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Home Depot And Lowe's Stores, Toilet Manufacturers, Distributors And Plumbing Contractors Nationwide And Online At Www.grainger.com, Www.hdsupply.com, Www.homedepot.com And Other Online Retailers From September 1996 Through December 2015 For About $108 For The Units Without Toilets. Recall FAQ
Home Depot And Lowe's Stores, Toilet Manufacturers, Distributors And Plumbing Contractors Nationwide And Online At Www.grainger.com, Www.hdsupply.com, Www.homedepot.com And Other Online Retailers From September 1996 Through December 2015 For About $108 For The Units Without Toilets. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards. The notice was published on October 18, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.