CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters

Active Recall Announced October 18, 2001 CPSC #02020

Quick answer

CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters is CPSC recall #02020, announced on October 18, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should contact the american water heater co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.. Affected brand: The American Water Heater Co..

Hazard

Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster

Recalled brands

The American Water Heater Co.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.

Recall date

October 18, 2001

Categories

Gas Water Heaters & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02020?

CPSC recall #02020 covers CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 18, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02020?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02020 is consumers should contact the american water heater co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.. 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, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas 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/2002/CPSC-American-Water-Heater-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Burners-in-Gas-Water-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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