CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
USCPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Recalling Firm: Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Gas-Fired-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Heaters |
| Title | CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/seahorse-water-heater.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Seahorse® Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heater |
| Hazards › Name | Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters |
| Products › Type | Gas Water Heaters & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1969 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters |
| Recall I D | 2256 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-04-10T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02533 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-05T00:00:00 |
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