The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02020·Announced 2001-10-18

American Water Heater Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

American Water Heater Co. is recalling about 16,000 natural gas water heaters because the burners could produce excess carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Water Heater Co. announced a recall of approximately 16,000 natural gas water heaters. The affected units are sold under the brand names American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus, and US Craftmaster. These water heaters were sold in short and tall profiles with 30, 40, 50, and 75-gallon capacities. The serial numbers on the data plate on the front of the water heaters start with 0124 through 0127.

The recall is being conducted because the burners in these water heaters could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. CPSC and the American Water Heater Co. have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these water heaters; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential injuries.

The water heaters were sold nationwide through home center stores and contractors from June 2001 through September 2001 for between $200 and $500. Consumers should contact American Water Heater Co. immediately to arrange for a free repair. The company can be reached at (800) 999-9515 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday.

The recalled product

Product
Natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Water Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
16,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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