Skip to content

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

U.S. CPSCBurnsChemicalOct 18, 2001
Recalled natural gas water heater
Recalled natural gas water heater
Sticker showing serial number on recalled water heater
Sticker showing serial number on recalled water heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

Recent alerts in this category

See all →