Rheem electric water heaters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Rheem brand "Performance Platinum" electric water heaters in 40, 50, and 80-gallon capacities sold at Home Depot are being recalled because the control panel can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. The recalled units are gray with the "Performance Platinum" logo decal on the front and include model numbers XE40M12EC55U0, XE50M12EC55U0, XE50T12EC55U0, and XE80T12EC55U0, with serial numbers and manufacture dates specified in particular ranges between January 2014 and April 2015.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician.
This recall involves Rheem brand "Performance Platinum" electric water heaters in 40, 50 and 80 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the "Performance Platinum" Rheem logo decal on the front above the thermostat control panel. The water heaters have a rating plate near the bottom of the unit with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges: Model Number Serial Number Ranges Date Code XE40M12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX 01Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 - 13Apr2015 XE50M12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX 01Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 - 13Apr2015 XE50T12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX 1Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 XE80T12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX 1Jan2014 - 21Dec2014
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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