CPSC2004-04-28
CPSC, White-Rodgers Announce Recall of LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard
The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Contact White-Rodgers to arrange for a qualified service technician to replace the recalled control, free of charge.
Sold at
Retail distributors and independent servicers have sold and/or installed water heaters with the controls, from October 2002 through March 2004.
Affected count
88,000
Injuries reported
White-Rodgers has received 12 reports involving soot build-up. Eight of these reports included minor fire damage.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
Consumer contact
Call White-Rodgers Special Project Office at (800) 633-6709 or visit their website at https://climate.emerson.com/en-us/brands/white-rodgers/recall/lpwaterheater
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-White-Rodgers-Announce-Recall-of-LP-and-Convertible-Gas-Water-Heater-Temperature-Controls-Don't want to check this manually?
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