Safety regulator, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
Recall 02020 · Oct 18, 2001 · The American Water Heater Co.
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02020
- Date
- Oct 18, 2001
- Company
- The American Water Heater Co.
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster
- Product type
- Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these water heaters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home center stores and contractors sold and installed these water heaters nationwide, from June 2001 through September 2001, for between $200 and $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: american proline, envirotemp, mor-flo, powerflex, premier plus and us craftmaster?
Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
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.