# Usines Giant Factories Recalls Gas Water Heaters with Emerson Control Valves Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
> **CPSC recall** · 2021-11-03 · 22016 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 22016
- **Date:** 2021-11-03
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves

## Hazards

The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards

## Remedies

Repair

## Manufacturer(s)

White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., Saint Louis, Missouri (control valve); Usines Giant Factories Inc., of Canada (heater)

## Retailer(s)

BGM Supply, Utica NY, Central NY Plumbing & Heating Supply, Whitesboro, New York and Maryland Pipe & Supply Company, Hancock, Maryland from June 2018 through July 2020 for between $840 and $2,100.

## Country of manufacture

Canada (heater); Mexico (valve)

## Description

The recall involves propane and natural gas water heaters in 40, 50, and 75 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 Emerson gas control valve with the following model number ranges. UG40-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG40-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P2U-US, UG50-38TFPDV1-N2U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-P2U-US. The control valves are black with a white "Emerson" logo on the front. The Emerson control valve model numbers and date code are located on a label on the right-hand side of the bracket holding the Emerson control valve to the gas water heater. The recalled control valve model numbers are 37H73A-301P1 (natural gas) and 37H74A-301P1 (propane) with a date code between 1821 and 1839.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Usines-Giant-Factories-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters-with-Emerson-Control-Valves-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning)
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