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Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Water Heating Technologies
SKU: CPSC-16171
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 24, 2016Recall ID: 16171Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

Affected Products

Gas water heaters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters
Title	Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16171.16171a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Water Heating Technologies Gas Water Heaters
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16171.16171b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Water Heating Technologies Gas Water Heaters
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16171.16171c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Water Heating Technologies Gas Water Heaters Model Number
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16171.16171d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Water Heating Technologies Gas Water Heaters Serial Number
Hazards › Name	The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Gas water heaters
Products › Type	Gas Water Heaters
Products › Category I D	68028
Products › Number Of Units	About 14,400
Recall I D	6741
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.
Importers › Name	Water Heating Technologies Corp., of Pomona, Calif.
Retailers › Name	Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
Recall Date	2016-05-24T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.
Recall Number	16171
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Water Heating Technologies toll-free at 888-883-0788 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-05-24T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Mexico

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