Recall #02-553 · Published August 15, 2002
75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters
CPSC published a recall notice for 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters from 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas on August 15, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death. The official remedy states: Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
Why it was recalled
The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death.
Official remedy
Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
- Recall published
- August 15, 2002
- Units
- 1,220
- Sold at / sales period
- Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.