John Wood oil-fired water heaters

CPSC Recall #15-155 — June 2, 2015

Recall #15-155 Date: June 2, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

John Wood oil-fired water heaters

Description

The combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water.

Hazard

The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.

Units Affected

About 250

Sold At

John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.

Manufacturer

A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Manufactured In

United States