CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters

Active Recall Announced February 15, 2001 CPSC #01085

Quick answer

CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters is CPSC recall #01085, announced on February 15, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater. The remedy is consumers who have the recalled aquastar unit (model number aq38b ng), should turn off the water heater immediately and call controlled energy corporation. cec is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.. Affected brand: Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC).

Hazard

The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater.

Affected products

AquaStar natural gas water heaters

Recalled brands

Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC)

Remedy

Consumers who have the recalled AquaStar unit (model number AQ38B NG), should turn off the water heater immediately and call Controlled Energy Corporation. CEC is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.

Recall date

February 15, 2001

Categories

Gas Water Heaters & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01085?

CPSC recall #01085 covers CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 15, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater.

What is the remedy for recall #01085?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01085 is consumers who have the recalled aquastar unit (model number aq38b ng), should turn off the water heater immediately and call controlled energy corporation. cec is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Controlled-Energy-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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