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CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Recalled April 10, 2002 · CPSC recall 02533 · Gas-Fired Products
Hazard
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Units
About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Contact
Consumers may contact the recall hotline toll-free at (800) 438-4936 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters
Manufacturer(s)
Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Retailers
The water heaters were sold nationwide by retailers and also by public gas companies in North Carolina and South Carolina, between August 1992 and November 2000, for about $900.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →