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

Recalled October 18, 2001 · CPSC recall 02020 · American Water Heater

Sticker showing serial number on recalled water heater

Hazard

The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.

Remedy

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

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and the American Water Heater Co. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these water heaters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

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 to do

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

Contact

Consumers may contact the firm at (800) 999-9515 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. Consumers also can reach the firm by fax at (800) 999-5210 or by email at [email protected]

Product

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

Distributed by

The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn.

Retailers

Home center stores and contractors sold and installed these water heaters nationwide, from June 2001 through September 2001, for between $200 and $500.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →