CPSC2016-05-26
Rheem Recalls to Repair Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.
Hazard
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.
Sold at
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $450 and $720.
Affected count
About 54,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 296 reports of control panels overheating, including one report of a fire which resulted in $5,800 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Rheem electric water heaters
Consumer contact
Rheem toll-free at 866-369- 4786 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT on Sunday or online at www.rheem.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Rheem-Recalls-to-Repair-Water-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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