The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E087000·Announced 2015-10-22

Atwood On Demand Water Heaters Recalled for Overheating Risk

Atwood is recalling specific On Demand water heaters installed in RVs because a valve defect may cause water to overheat, posing a scalding 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 (scalding/steam) where the source text describes potential injury but does not report specific incidents of injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Atwood Mobile Products is recalling certain On Demand Water Heaters, including models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured between January 2, 2012, and August 13, 2015. These units are installed in recreational vehicles and trailers. The recall involves a total of 7,375 units.

The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the unit to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap. This overheating may result in the release of steam, which could cause the operator to scald themselves and increases the risk of injury.

Owners will be notified of the recall by their vehicle manufacturer. Owners should contact Atwood at 1-877-546-9074 or visit the provided website to confirm if their specific water heater is affected. RV dealers will install a rework kit free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER recall
Manufacturer
Atwood Mobile Products
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
7,375

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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