CPSC2015-06-02
A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
Sold at
John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.
Affected count
About 250
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
John Wood oil-fired water heaters
Consumer contact
A.O. Smith toll free at (866) 880-4661 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com and click on Recall Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/A-O-Smith-Recalls-John-Wood-Brand-Oil-Fired-Water-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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