A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-11-08). Hazards: fire. Models: G6-UT3030NV. About 190 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19030 |
| Published | 2018-11-08 |
| Last updated | 2018-11-08 |
| Products | A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N |
| Firm named in the title | A. O. Smith |
| Firms | A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. (manufacturer); Lowe's Stores, of Monroe, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 190 |
| Model numbers | G6-UT3030NV |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610. |
Description
This recall includes A. O. Smith 30-gallon natural gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030NV and serial numbers with the first four digits of 1805 through 1809. A. O. Smith, the model number and the serial number are printed on the data plate located next to the gas water heater's control valve/thermostat. A. O. Smith is printed near the top of the water heater.
Hazard
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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