CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-10). Hazards: fire. Models: WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5…. About 1,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02533 |
| Published | 2002-04-10 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-05 |
| Product category | Gas Water Heaters & Accessories |
| Products | Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Gas-Fired Products Inc. |
| Firms | Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 1,300 |
| 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, HE-15N, HE-15X |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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