Safety regulator, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Recall 01085 · Feb 15, 2001 · Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC)
320
units affected
320
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01085
- Date
- Feb 15, 2001
- Company
- Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC)
- Units affected
- 320
- Product
- AquaStar natural gas water heaters
- Product type
- Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater.
What can happen
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
The fix
Consumers who have the recalled AquaStar unit (model number AQ38B NG), should turn off the water heater immediately and call Controlled Energy Corporation. CEC is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- The water heaters were sold nationwide through plumbing supply stores and plumbing contractors from March 1997 to January 2001, for about $440, plus installation.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aquastar natural gas water heaters?
Consumers who have the recalled AquaStar unit (model number AQ38B NG), should turn off the water heater immediately and call Controlled Energy Corporation. CEC is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.
What is the hazard?
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, 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.