The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02553·Announced 2002-08-15

Bradford White Recalls 75-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Bradford White is recalling 1,220 75-gallon gas water heaters because defective baffles may cause excessive carbon monoxide emissions.

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 hazard involves a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide emissions, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bradford White Corporation is recalling approximately 1,220 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters. The recall involves specific models (MIITW75T6EN12, MIITW75T6CX12, TW375S76E3N, and TW375S763X) with serial numbers ranging from "YD" (all) through YE 1395234. These units were manufactured in the United States and sold to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.

The water heaters may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These defects may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support at (800) 334-3393. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product and, if involved, arrange for an inspection and replacement of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.

The recalled product

Product
75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters
Manufacturer
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
1,220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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