CPSC2016-05-24
Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.
Sold at
Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
Affected count
About 14,400
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Gas water heaters
Consumer contact
Water Heating Technologies toll-free at 888-883-0788 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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