Recall 02-533, published April 10, 2002
Gas-Fired Products Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
WH60-N1Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5, HE-15N, HE-15X.
Which products are included?
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
- Brand
- Gas-Fired Products
- Recall published
- April 10, 2002
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters
- Sold at / sales period
- The water heaters were sold nationwide by retailers and also by public gas companies in North Carolina and South Carolina, between August 1992 and November 2000, for about $900.
