CPSC2018-11-08
A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Sold at
Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610.
Affected count
About 190
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
Consumer contact
A. O. Smith toll-free at 866-854-2793 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.waterheaterrecall.com and click on the “check my serial number” link associated with this recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/A-O-Smith-Recalls-30-Gallon-Gas-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-LowesDon't want to check this manually?
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