Toilet Flushing System Recalled Over Injury Reports

Flushmate, a division of Sloan Valve Company, is recalling more than two million toilet flushing systems after reports of several injuries.

The recall was issued for the Flushmate III Pressure-Assist Flushing System – about 2,330,600 in the U.S. and 9,400 in Canada. The 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 potential property damage, according to a U.S. Consumer Protection Product Safety Commission press release.

Flushmate has received 304 reports of the product bursting, resulting in property damage and 14 impact or laceration injuries.

The product was sold at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores, as well as distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide. It was also sold to toilet manufacturers such as American Standard, Crane, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Mansfield, and St. Thomas.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an unsafe product, contact Sokolove Law for a free legal consultation and to find out if a product liability lawyer may be able to help you. For legal help, call (800) 581-6358.

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