A.O. Smith Recalls 75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
A.O. Smith is recalling about 5,000 75-gallon propane gas water heaters because soot accumulation on burners poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
A.O. Smith Water Products Co. is recalling approximately 5,000 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The recall involves units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 that bear the names "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag." Specific model numbers and serial number prefixes are listed in the official recall notice to identify affected units.
The hazard is that the water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, which poses a fire hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and A.O. Smith have not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.
Consumers should stop using the affected water heaters immediately and contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.hotwater.com to arrange for a free repair. The heaters were sold nationwide through independent contractors and plumbers from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $460 and $1,130.
The recalled product
- Product
- 75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters
- Category
- Consumer Product — Water Heaters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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