John Wood oil-fired water heaters
CPSC Recall #15-155 — June 2, 2015
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