Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
USGiant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
Recalling Firm: Giant Factories Inc., of Canada
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Gas water heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Giant-Factories-Recalls-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire-Explosion |
| Title | Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15107.Water-Heater.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Giant Factories gas water heaters |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15107.Data-Plate-small.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Serial number location |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Gas water heaters |
| Products › Type | Gas Water Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 68028 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 240 |
| Recall I D | 6355 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Adams Heating Supply, of New York |
| Importers › 2 › Name | BGM Supply, of New York |
| Importers › 3 › Name | Georges B. Keiser Co., of Pennsylvania |
| Importers › 4 › Name | Maryland Pipe & Supply Co., of Maryland |
| Importers › 5 › Name | Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, of Pennsylvania |
| Retailers › Name | Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-31T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 15107 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Giant Factories Inc., of Canada |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime or online at www.giantinc.com then click on Recall Information for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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