CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-18 · 02020
Hazards
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Recall
Number
02020
Date
2001-10-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Natural gas water heaters under the following brand names: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home center stores and contractors sold and installed these water heaters nationwide, from June 2001 through September 2001, for between $200 and $500.
Distributor(s)
The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn.
Description
Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall.