Recall #22-016 · Published November 3, 2021
Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves
CPSC published a recall notice for Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves from Usines Giant Factories Gas on November 3, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
Why it was recalled
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
- Recall published
- November 3, 2021
- Units
- About 168 (in addition, about 10,832 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- BGM Supply, Utica NY, Central NY Plumbing & Heating Supply, Whitesboro, New York and Maryland Pipe & Supply Company, Hancock, Maryland from June 2018 through July 2020 for between $840 and $2,100.