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JW517

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published June 2, 2015.

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Recall #15-155 · Published June 2, 2015

John Wood oil-fired water heaters

CPSC published a recall notice for John Wood oil-fired water heaters from John Wood oil-fired on June 2, 2015. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Why it was recalled

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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Brand
John Wood oil-fired
Recall published
June 2, 2015
Units
About 250
Sold at / sales period
John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.

Other model numbers in this recall

JW717
View official CPSC notice Full recall details