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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-05-24

Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Gas water heaters

  • Brand Water Heating Technologies Corp., of Pomona, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Water Heating Technologies is recalling "American Standard" brand gas water heaters with model numbers beginning with GN and GSN, sold in 30, 40, and 50 gallon capacities. The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to come into contact with burning flammable vapors, creating a risk of fire or explosion.

If you own one of these water heaters, you should immediately stop using it and contact Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair, or replace your water heater at no charge. You can find a complete list of recalled model and serial numbers on the company's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.

Details from the source

This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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