CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater
PRODUCT: Gas Water Heaters - Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.,
is voluntarily recalling 1,220 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters.
The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12;
TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE
1395234. The model and serial numbers are located on the heater rating
plate and on the shipping carton label. Bradford White Corporation sold
these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to
May 2002. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
PROBLEM: The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made
flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion resulting in
excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries
and death.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should
immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White
Technical Support at (800) 334-3393, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. ET,
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Internet site at
www.bradfordwhite.com.
Bradford White will confirm the status of the
product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and
replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
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