CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-15). Hazards: fire, carbon monoxide. Models: MIITW75T6EN12. About 1,220 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02553 |
| Published | 2002-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-07 |
| Product category | Gas Water Heaters & Accessories |
| Products | 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Bradford White Corporation, |
| Firms | Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,220 |
| Model numbers | MIITW75T6EN12 |
| Hazard classes | fire, carbon monoxide |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002. |
Description
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. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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