CPSC recall 02-553, announced August 15, 2002, covers Bradford White 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters (1,220 units). The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. Recall contact: call (800) 334-3393, or go to www.bradfordwhite.com.
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
The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234.
Which products are included?
The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234. The model and serial numbers are located on the heater rating plate and on the shipping carton label. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bradford White
- Manufacturer
- Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.
- Product type
- Water heaters
- Recall number
- 02-553
- Units
- 1,220
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.
75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters
CPSC product type: Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support at (800) 334-3393, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Internet site at www.bradfordwhite.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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