A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-06-02). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: JW517, JW717. About 250 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15155 |
| Published | 2015-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-02 |
| Product category | Water Heaters |
| Products | John Wood oil-fired water heaters |
| Firm named in the title | A.O. Smith |
| Firms | A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 250 |
| Model numbers | JW517, JW717 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500. |
Description
This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with "John Wood" printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.
Hazard
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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