Gas water heaters
CPSC Recall #16-171 — May 24, 2016
Product
Gas water heaters
Description
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 14,400
Sold At
Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
Importer
Water Heating Technologies Corp., of Pomona, Calif.
Manufactured In
Mexico