Reported Nov 8, 2018
A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
A. O. Smith Corp. of Milwaukee, Wis.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Firm contact: A. O. Smith toll-free at 866-854-2793 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.waterheaterrecall.com and click on the “check my serial number” link associated with this recall for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
- Amount recalled
- About 190
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610..
Why it was recalled
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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