A.O. Smith · Recalled
A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
- Units
- About 1,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,000–$2,500
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S
The file
- Sold at
- Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
- Product type
- Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 03 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
