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Delta Bathtub and Shower Head Valves

Below is an October 25, 2006, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall announcement regarding the recall of Delta bathtub and shower head valves which may cause scald injuries.  Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water.
 
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a premier personal injury law firm, has recovered millions for injury victims, including a recent product liability settlement for $6,425,000.  If you have been scalded by a Delta faucet or shower head, contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free case evaluation.  You may call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.

CPSC October 25, 2006, Recall Announcement: Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Delta in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the recalled bathtub and shower head valves immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Universal MultiChoice Valves (used in bathtubs and showers)
Units: About 105,000
Manufacturer: Delta Faucet Co., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard: The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, causing consumers to come in contact with water that is hotter than expected. This poses a risk of scalding injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Delta Faucet has six reports of incidents with the valve. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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 head or bathtub spout.
Sold to: 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.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bathtub and shower heads with the recalled valves immediately. 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. [Note from Pritzker | Olsen, P.A.: If you have been scalded when using a bathtub faucet or shower head that used a recalled Delta valve, you should contact a product liability lawyer immediately.  Do not throw the valve or any part of the faucet or shower head away.]

 


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