A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Recall 19030 · Nov 8, 2018 · A. O. Smith
190
units affected
190
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19030
- Date
- Nov 8, 2018
- Company
- A. O. Smith
- Units affected
- 190
- Product
- A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes A. O. Smith 30-gallon natural gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030NV and serial numbers with the first four digits of 1805 through 1809. A. O. Smith, the model number and the serial number are printed on the data plate located next to the gas water heater's control valve/thermostat. A. O. Smith is printed near the top of the water heater.
What can happen
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled a. o. smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number g6-ut3030n?
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.