CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
PRODUCT: Outdoor Gas Water Heaters - Gas-Fired Products Inc., of
Charlotte, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1300 Seahorse® and 25
"Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters. The Seahorse®
brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3,
WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The
"Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.The water heaters
were sold nationwide by retailers and also by public gas companies in
North Carolina and South Carolina between August 1992 and November 2000
for about $900.
PROBLEM: Over time the heat exchanger could become blocked creating a
potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard if
nearby combustibles ignite.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received
reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries
have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately
and contact the recall hotline toll-free at (800) 438-4936 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit.
Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
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