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CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters

Name: CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Brand: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
SKU: CPSC-06002
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 6, 2005Recall ID: 06002Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Reliance 675CRRS 675CRRSD S7576PE Apollo A675CQRSL A675CRRSL A675CRRSLCGAD A. O. Smith BT-80-271 FCG-75-271 PCG-75-271 Maytag HRP11275Q State GS675CRRS GS675CRRSD SBS7576PE SBS7576PED SBS7576PECGA SBS7576PECGAD If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below. Month/Date of Manufacture Serial Number Begins With: Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04 Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04 Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04 Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04 May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04 Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04 Jul-04 G04 Aug-04 H04 Sep-04 J04 Oct-04 K04 Nov-04 L04 Dec-04 M04 Jan-05 A05 Feb-05 B05 Mar-05 C05 Apr-05 D05 May-05 E05 Jun-05 F05 Jul-05 G05

Affected Products

75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-AO-Smith-Recall-of-Water-Heaters
Title	CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8a316a27f32045c486dc014be32a901b.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Water Heater, with model number and serial number locations
Hazards › Name	The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters
Products › Type	Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1969
Products › Number Of Units	About 5,000
Recall I D	3138
Remedies › Name	Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair.
Retailers › Name	Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide, from January 2004 through July 2005, for between $460 and $1,130.
Recall Date	2005-10-06T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Reliance 675CRRS 675CRRSD S7576PE Apollo A675CQRSL A675CRRSL A675CRRSLCGAD A. O. Smith BT-80-271 FCG-75-271 PCG-75-271 Maytag HRP11275Q State GS675CRRS GS675CRRSD SBS7576PE SBS7576PED SBS7576PECGA SBS7576PECGAD If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below. Month/Date of Manufacture Serial Number Begins With: Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04 Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04 Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04 Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04 May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04 Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04 Jul-04 G04 Aug-04 H04 Sep-04 J04 Oct-04 K04 Nov-04 L04 Dec-04 M04 Jan-05 A05 Feb-05 B05 Mar-05 C05 Apr-05 D05 May-05 E05 Jun-05 F05 Jul-05 G05
Recall Number	06002
Manufacturers › Name	A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Consumer Contact	Contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.hotwater.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmA.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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