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Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System

Description: This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate® III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks. The recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 to February 2008. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. The date code/serial number is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for this recall begins with 101497 (October 14, 1997) and continues through 022908 (February 29, 2008). [Learn More]

About 2,330,600 in the U.S. and 9,400 in Canada units were affected by this recall.

Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System
Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Recalled Flushmate III system. Flushmate III Label

Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing System Recall Information

Country of OriginUnited States
Recall Date06/21/2012
Recall ID1073
Recall Number12201
Product TypeToilets
HazardThe system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact or laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
InjuriesFlushmate has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 impact or laceration injuries.
RemedyConsumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
Remedy OptionRepair
ContactFor more information, contact Flushmate toll-free at (800) 303-5123 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.flushmate.com and http://recall.flushmate.com
Last Updated04/15/2016
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