CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
CPSC recall 02533 · announced April 10, 2002 · Gas-fired Products · 1,300 units affected
The product
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
The hazard
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: The water heaters were sold nationwide by retailers and also by public gas companies in North Carolina and South Carolina, between August 1992 and November 2000, for about $900.
Consumer contact: Consumers may contact the recall hotline toll-free at (800) 438-4936 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.