A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 190 units
- No incidents reported
- Repair
Models
Brand
A. O. Smith recalls
6 official CPSC notices naming A. O. Smith, 1980–2018, across hvac & water heaters.
A. O. Smith recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 6
- units recalled, at least
- 617,940
- incident reports
- 6
- brands
- 5
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 4 of 6 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Water heaters (6)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Burn, Carbon monoxide, Explosion
- Categories
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Latest notice
- November 8, 2018
- Earliest notice
- December 4, 1980
A. O. Smith recall model numbers
Every model number named in a A. O. Smith recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
3 model numbers
A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters · 19-030 · 2018
John Wood oil-fired water heaters · 15-155 · 2015
A. O. Smith water heater recalls
6 notices where the recalled products are water heaters.
Ultra-Low NOx water heaters
The water heater's gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater's burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible floor.
- Fire
- About 616,000 units
- 6 reports
- Repair
John Wood oil-fired water heaters
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.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 250 units
- No incidents reported
- Replacement
Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters
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.
- Fire
- Carbon monoxide
- About 1,500 units
- No incidents reported
- Explosion
A. O. Smith recall phone numbers and websites
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
A. O. Smith recall questions
How many A. O. Smith recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 6 recall notices naming A. O. Smith consumer products between 1980 and 2018, covering at least 617,940 units.
Has A. O. Smith had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming A. O. Smith consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced November 8, 2018 (CPSC 19-030).
What products has A. O. Smith recalled?
Water heaters (6).
What is the largest A. O. Smith recall?
“A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard” (CPSC 19-029), announced November 8, 2018: about 616,000 units.
How do I check if my A. O. Smith product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact A. O. Smith about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every A. O. Smith notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters (CPSC 19-030), call 866-854-2793 and go to www.waterheaterrecall.com.