McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers
Description: This recall involves McDonnell and Miller series 750 Low Water Cut-Off control units, which in connection with a water level sensor, are used as a primary or secondary safety control on hot water or steam boilers to signal the boiler to provide protection in low water conditions. The unit is mounted on the outside of a boiler, generally near the boiler's main electrical panel. They are black and measure about 6 inches high x 5 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. The units have a green LED "On" light, a red LED "Low Water" light and test and manual reset buttons on the top. "McDonnell and Miller," "Guard Dog," "Low Water Cut-Off" and model numbers 750-MT-120, 751-MT-120, 751P-MT-120 or 752P-MT-24 are printed on a white label on the outside of the unit. Date codes G41 or H41 are inked on the inside back plate. [Learn More]
About 1,200 units were affected by this recall.
Fluid Handling Recalls Low Water Cut-Off Control Units for Hot Water or Steam Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards (Recall Alert)
McDonnell & Miller low water cut-off control for hot water and steam boilers. Date code on the inside of the unit’s chassis
McDonnell & Miller Low Water Cut-Off control units for hot water or steam boilers Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 10/09/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1964 |
| Recall Number | 15703 |
| Product Type | Electric Water Heaters |
| Hazard | The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Contact Fluid Handling/Xylem for a free inspection, repair or free installation of a replacement low water cut-off unit. The firm is contacting purchasers directly. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Fluid Handling/Xylem toll-free at (855) 750-7322 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at http://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. |
| Last Updated | 12/09/2014 |
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