Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

Hazard

On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the water heater and contact Giant for a free inspection. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, Giant will replace the water heater free of charge.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves atmospherically vented propane and natural gas water heaters in 30, 40, 50 and 60 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges: Model Serial Number Range UG30-30MF-N2U-US A7093000, A7176930 to A7176932 UG40-32LF-P1U-US A7125009 to A7125069 A7129350 to A7129373 A7136418 to A7136422 A7170513 to A7170522 A7170524 to A7170527 A7177431 A7182196 to A 7182283 UG50-36LF-P1U-US A 7120387 UG50-40LF-N1U-US A7120400 to A7120417 A7121718 to A7121722 A7147644 to A7147651 A7181128 to A7181133

Sold on

Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.

Contact the company

Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime or online at www.giantinc.com then click on Recall Information for more information.