Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 24, 2016 CPSC #16171

Quick answer

Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16171, announced on May 24, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call water heating technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.. Affected brand: Water Heating Technologies Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

Affected products

Gas water heaters

Recalled brands

Water Heating Technologies Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.

Recall date

May 24, 2016

Categories

Gas Water Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16171?

CPSC recall #16171 covers Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 24, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

What is the remedy for recall #16171?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16171 is consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call water heating technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.. 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 Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard 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/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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