A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Active Recall Announced April 3, 2008 CPSC #08241

Quick answer

A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards is CPSC recall #08241, announced on April 3, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact a.o. smith to arrange for a free repair.. Affected brand: A.O. Smith Water Products Co..

Hazard

This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S

Affected products

Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters

Recalled brands

A.O. Smith Water Products Co.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.

Recall date

April 3, 2008

Categories

Gas Water Heaters & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08241?

CPSC recall #08241 covers A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 3, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S

What is the remedy for recall #08241?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08241 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact a.o. smith 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 A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards 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/2008/AO-Smith-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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