Safety regulator, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater
Recall 02553 · Aug 15, 2002 · Bradford White Corporation
1,220
units affected
1,220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02553
- Date
- Aug 15, 2002
- Company
- Bradford White Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,220
- Product
- 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters
- Product type
- Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 75-gallon power vented gas water heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.