Product Recall: Emerson Sempell GmbH Valve Fastener (2509-0175)
Product Recall for Emerson Sempell GmbH Valve Fastener presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Emerson Sempell GmbH Valve Fastener
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injury as cadmium-plating has been used during the manufacturing process, when product specification requires zinc-plating. This could cause the bolt to fracture at high temperatures.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled by Sempell GmbH, who have contacted affected customers directly with a Safety Notice.
Product information
| Type | Fastener for Valve Assemblies – Nuts (Fixings/Fasteners) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sempell |
| Other Identifiers | For product identifiers, please see Annex A below. |
| Country of Origin | Gemany |
| Product Description | Plated fasteners for pressure valves and assemblies. |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injury as the product specifications require that zinc-plating is used on the fasteners. Testing confirmed that cadmium-plating had been used during the manufacturing process. There is a risk that the incorrect plating on the fasteners can cause the bolt to fracture at temperatures exceeding 232°C which could result in process leakage, serious injury or property damage.
The Fasteners do not comply with the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the applicable standards, EN 10204-3.1 and EN 10204-3.2
Corrective action
The product has been recalled by Sempell GmbH, who have contacted affected customers directly with a Safety Notice.
Annex A
| Description | Product Family | Product Category | Serial No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA500.01.250.25.G.S | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088930 |
| VA500.13.250.25.G.S#41.0 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088930 |
| VA500.01.250.25.G.S | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089367 |
| VA500.13.250.25.G.S.41 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089367 |
| VA500.01.250.25.G.S | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70085951 |
| VA500.51.2680.1 1/2”.2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088864 |
| VA500.51.2680.1”.1”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087176 |
| VA500.51.2680.1”.1”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087369 |
| VA500.63X.2680.1”.1”.G.W#41#53 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70086157 |
| VA500.63.2680.3/4”.1/2”.G.W.41 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70086161 |
| VA500.51.2680.2”.2”.G.W.41 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088210 |
| VA500.51.2680.3/4”.1/2”.G.W.41 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088222 |
| VA500.51.2680.3/4”.1/2”.G.W.41 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088747 |
| VES500.63.1690.1/2”.1/2”.E.W#45.1 | VES500 | Globe Valve | 70091359 |
| VA500.51.2680.2”.2”.G.W.33.B | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089320 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70085109 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70088028 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70093121 |
| VA500X.13…..25.G.S#41#53 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70093121 |
| VA500.63.2680.1”.1”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70085549 |
| VA500.63.2680.3/4”.1/2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70085549 |
| VA500.51.2680.3/4”.1/2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087101 |
| VA500.63.2680.1”.1”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70085631 |
| VA500.63.2680.1/2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087350 |
| VSR1…-100K150-IV-13X | VSR1 | Safety Valve | 70088802 |
| VA500.01…..25.G.S#41#45.1 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70086031 |
| VA500.51.2680.1”.1”.G.W.45.1 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089346 |
| VA500.51.1690.2”.2”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.51.1690.2”.2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.63.2680.1”.1”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.63.2680.1”.1”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.63.2680.2”.2”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.51.900.1”.1”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.60.900.2”.2”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088358 |
| VA500.51.2680.1”.1”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087657 |
| VA500.80.2680.1”.1”.G.M | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70087657 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70085728 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70085728 |
| VA500.63.1690.2”.2”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089117 |
| HEXAGONAL NUT | SPARE PART | - | 70085551 |
| VA500.63.2680.1 1/2”.1”.G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70085551 |
| VA500.63.2680.1 1/2”.1”.G.S.33A | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70088724 |
| VA500.51.2680.1”.1”G.W | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089584 |
| VA500.63.2680.1”.1”G.W.41.0 | VA500 | Globe Valve | 70089584 |
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0175
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive