Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
- Fire
- Burn
- About 168 units
- No incidents reported
- Repair
Models
Brand
White-Rodgers recalls
8 official CPSC notices naming White-Rodgers, 1980–2021, across hvac & water heaters and sports & outdoors.
White-Rodgers recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 8
- units recalled, at least
- 1.2 million
- incident reports
- 35
- brands
- 5
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 6 of 8 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Water heaters (4), Off-road recreational vehicles (1)
- Hazards identified
- Fire, Burn, Explosion
- Categories
- HVAC & Water Heaters, Sports & Outdoors
- Latest notice
- November 3, 2021
- Earliest notice
- December 4, 1980
White-Rodgers recall model numbers
Every model number named in a White-Rodgers recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.
10 model numbers
Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters · 22-016 · 2021
White-Rodgers Programmable thermostats · 11-096 · 2011
White-Rodgers Winch Kits · 01-207 · 2001
White-Rodgers water heater recalls
4 notices where the recalled products are water heaters.
LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls
The gas water heater controls can gradually open instead of snapping open to full flow, which can cause soot to build up on the water heater burner, presenting a fire hazard.
- Fire
- 88,000 units
- 12 reports
White-Rodgers natural gas water heater temperature controls
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
- Fire
- Burn
- Explosion
White-Rodgers off-road vehicle recalls
One notice where the recalled product is a off-road vehicle.
White-Rodgers Winch Kits
An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.
- Fire
- 50,000 units
- 5 reports
Models
Other White-Rodgers recalls
White-Rodgers notices outside the product types above.
White-Rodgers Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostats
Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 135,000 units
- 8 reports
- Replacement or Repair
Models
White-Rodgers Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats
The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board posing a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 740,000 units
- 7 reports
- Replacement or Repair
White-Rodgers Programmable thermostats
The programmable thermostats constantly charge the backup AA batteries used to power the thermostat's clock. This can cause the batteries to leak, resulting in a fire hazard.
- Fire
- About 180,000 units
- 3 reports
- Repair
Models
White-Rodgers recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
- Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters800 363-9354www.giantinc.comrecall@giantinc.com
- White-Rodgers Emerson Branded Sensi WiFi thermostats888-847-8742www.white-rodgers.com
- White-Rodgers Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats(888) 624-1901www.white-rodgers.com
- White-Rodgers Programmable thermostats(888) 624-1901www.regcen.com/Thermostat
- LP and Convertible Gas Water Heater Temperature Controls(800) 633-6709climate.emerson.com/en-us/brands/white-rodgers/recall/lpwaterheater
- White-Rodgers Winch Kits(877) 277-0539www.warn.comcs@warn.com
White-Rodgers recall questions
How many White-Rodgers recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 8 recall notices naming White-Rodgers consumer products between 1980 and 2021, covering at least 1.2 million units.
Has White-Rodgers had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming White-Rodgers consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced November 3, 2021 (CPSC 22-016).
What products has White-Rodgers recalled?
Water heaters (4), off-road recreational vehicles (1) and 3 other notices.
What is the largest White-Rodgers recall?
“White-Rodgers Recalls Home Heating and Cooling Thermostats Due to Fire Hazard” (CPSC 14-166), announced April 30, 2014: about 740,000 units.
How do I check if my White-Rodgers 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 White-Rodgers about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every White-Rodgers notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters (CPSC 22-016), call 800 363-9354, go to www.giantinc.com and email recall@giantinc.com.