A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Released: Thursday, April 03, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters. The water heater’s flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater’s exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters
Description
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 | Serial Number Ranges |
|---|
| A.O. Smith | FCG-75 300 | L07A071460 throughL07A144966orM07A009387 throughM07A072884 |
| | FCG-75 301 |
| State | GS6 75 XRR S |
| | GS6 75 CRR S |
Hazards
The water heater’s flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater’s exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
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