CPSC, Controlled Energy Corporation Announce Recall of Water Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-02-15 · 01085
Hazards
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
Recall
Number
01085
Date
2001-02-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AquaStar natural gas water heaters
Companies
Retailer(s)
The water heaters were sold nationwide through plumbing supply stores and plumbing contractors from March 1997 to January 2001, for about $440, plus installation.
Distributor(s)
Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC), of Waitsfield, Vt.
Country of manufacture
Portugal
Description
The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater.