A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 8, 2018 CPSC #19029

Quick answer

A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #19029, announced on November 8, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall includes 30, 40 and 50 gallon natural or propane gas-fired Ultra-Low NOx emission gas water heaters. They are designed to comply with regulations in certain air quality districts in California, and were sold primarily in California. They were sold under the American, A. O. Smith, Kenmore, Reliance, State, U.S. Craftsmaster and Whirlpool brand names and manufactured from April 8, 2011 through August 1, 2016. Only water heaters with the first four digit serial numbers between 1115 and 1631, where the first four digits represent the year and week of production, are included in the recall. The brand name, model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located next to the gas control valve/thermostat. The brand name is printed near the top of the water heater. Consumers can look up their water heater's serial number to see if it is affected by this recall at www.waterheaterrecall.com. The remedy is consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact a. o. smith to determine if a free repair is necessary.. Affected brand: A. O. Smith Corp..

Hazard

This recall includes 30, 40 and 50 gallon natural or propane gas-fired Ultra-Low NOx emission gas water heaters. They are designed to comply with regulations in certain air quality districts in California, and were sold primarily in California. They were sold under the American, A. O. Smith, Kenmore, Reliance, State, U.S. Craftsmaster and Whirlpool brand names and manufactured from April 8, 2011 through August 1, 2016. Only water heaters with the first four digit serial numbers between 1115 and 1631, where the first four digits represent the year and week of production, are included in the recall. The brand name, model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located next to the gas control valve/thermostat. The brand name is printed near the top of the water heater. Consumers can look up their water heater's serial number to see if it is affected by this recall at www.waterheaterrecall.com.

Affected products

Ultra-Low NOx water heaters

Recalled brands

A. O. Smith Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to determine if a free repair is necessary.

Recall date

November 8, 2018

Categories

Ultra-Low NOx water heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19029?

CPSC recall #19029 covers A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 8, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall includes 30, 40 and 50 gallon natural or propane gas-fired Ultra-Low NOx emission gas water heaters. They are designed to comply with regulations in certain air quality districts in California, and were sold primarily in California. They were sold under the American, A. O. Smith, Kenmore, Reliance, State, U.S. Craftsmaster and Whirlpool brand names and manufactured from April 8, 2011 through August 1, 2016. Only water heaters with the first four digit serial numbers between 1115 and 1631, where the first four digits represent the year and week of production, are included in the recall. The brand name, model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located next to the gas control valve/thermostat. The brand name is printed near the top of the water heater. Consumers can look up their water heater's serial number to see if it is affected by this recall at www.waterheaterrecall.com.

What is the remedy for recall #19029?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19029 is consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact a. o. smith to determine if a free repair is necessary.. 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 Ultra-Low NOx 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/2019/A-O-Smith-Recalls-Ultra-Low-NOx-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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