75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters
CPSC Recall #06-002 — October 5, 2005
Product
75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters
Description
The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall.Brand NameModel NumberReliance675CRRS675CRRSDS7576PEApolloA675CQRSLA675CRRSLA675CRRSLCGADA. O. SmithBT-80-271FCG-75-271PCG-75-271MaytagHRP11275QStateGS675CRRSGS675CRRSDSBS7576PESBS7576PEDSBS7576PECGASBS7576PECGADIf your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below.Month/Date of ManufactureSerial Number Begins With:Jan-04MA04 or AA04 or A04Feb-04MB04 or AB04 of B04Mar-04MC04 or AC04 or C04Apr-04MD04 or AD04 or D04May-04ME04 or AE04 or E04Jun-04MF04 or AF04 or F04Jul-04G04Aug-04H04Sep-04J04Oct-04K04Nov-04L04Dec-04M04Jan-05A05Feb-05B05Mar-05C05Apr-05D05May-05E05Jun-05F05Jul-05G05
Hazard
The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Manufacturer
A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Manufactured In
United States