A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-11-08 · 19030
Hazards
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
19030
Date
2018-11-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610.
Distributor(s)
Lowe's Stores, of Monroe, N.C.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall includes A. O. Smith 30-gallon natural gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030NV and serial numbers with the first four digits of 1805 through 1809. A. O. Smith, the model number and the serial number are printed on the data plate located next to the gas water heater's control valve/thermostat. A. O. Smith is printed near the top of the water heater.