CPSC recall 06-002, announced October 6, 2005, covers A.O. Smith Water Products 75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters (about 5,000 units). The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Contact A. Recall contact: call (866) 880-4661, or go to www.hotwater.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.
The model number is located on the rating plate.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Reliance 675CRRS 675CRRSD S7576PE Apollo A675CQRSL A675CRRSL A675CRRSLCGAD A. O. Smith BT-80-271 FCG-75-271 PCG-75-271 Maytag HRP11275Q State GS675CRRS GS675CRRSD SBS7576PE SBS7576PED SBS7576PECGA SBS7576PECGAD If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below. Month/Date of Manufacture Serial Number Begins With: Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04 Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04 Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04 Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04 May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04 Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04 Jul-04 G04 Aug-04 H04 Sep-04 J04 Oct-04 K04 Nov-04 L04 Dec-04 M04 Jan-05 A05 Feb-05 B05 Mar-05 C05 Apr-05 D05 May-05 E05 Jun-05 F05 Jul-05 G05
Why it was recalled
The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
- Product type
- Water heaters
- Recall number
- 06-002
- Units
- About 5,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide, from January 2004 through July 2005, for between $460 and $1,130.
75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters
CPSC product type: Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.hotwater.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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