# Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-03-31 · 15107 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 15107
- **Date:** 2015-03-31
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Gas water heaters

## Hazards

On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.

## Remedies

Replace

## Manufacturer(s)

Giant Factories Inc., of Canada

## Retailer(s)

Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.

## Importer(s)

Adams Heating Supply, of New York; BGM Supply, of New York; Georges B. Keiser Co., of Pennsylvania; Maryland Pipe & Supply Co., of Maryland; Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, of Pennsylvania

## Country of manufacture

Canada

## Description

This recall involves atmospherically vented propane and natural gas water heaters in 30, 40, 50 and 60 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges: Model Serial Number Range UG30-30MF-N2U-US A7093000, A7176930 to A7176932 UG40-32LF-P1U-US A7125009 to A7125069 A7129350 to A7129373 A7136418 to A7136422 A7170513 to A7170522 A7170524 to A7170527 A7177431 A7182196 to A 7182283 UG50-36LF-P1U-US A 7120387 UG50-40LF-N1U-US A7120400 to A7120417 A7121718 to A7121722 A7147644 to A7147651 A7181128 to A7181133

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Giant-Factories-Recalls-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire-Explosion)
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