Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
A.O. Smith is recalling 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters sold under the A.O. Smith and State brand names. The recalled units can experience excessively high flue gas temperatures in the venting unit, creating a fire hazard. Additionally, exhaust from these water heaters can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard to occupants.
The recall affects specific A.O. Smith models FCG-75 300 and FCG-75 301, and State models GS6 75 XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S with serial numbers within the specified ranges. Consumers who own affected water heaters should immediately stop using them and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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