A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 15155 · Jun 2, 2015 · A.O. Smith
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15155
- Date
- Jun 2, 2015
- Company
- A.O. Smith
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- John Wood oil-fired water heaters
- Product type
- Water Heaters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with "John Wood" printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.
What can happen
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john wood oil-fired water heaters?
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
What is the hazard?
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.