American Water Heater Co. Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2001
Release # 02-020
Water Heater Hotline: (800) 999-9515 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), the American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City,
Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 gas-fired water heaters to
replace the gas burners. The burners could produce excess carbon
monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
CPSC and the American Water Heater Co. have not received any
reports of injuries or incidents relating to these water heaters. This
recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The
firm discovered the problem with the burners on these water heaters
during routine testing.
Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand
names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo,
Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located
on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124
through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall
profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model
water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in
this recall.
Home center stores and contractors sold and installed these water
heaters nationwide from June 2001 through September 2001 for between
$200 and $500.
Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately
to arrange for a free repair. Contact the firm at (800) 999-9515 between
8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
ET on Saturday. Consumers also can reach the firm by fax at (800) 999-
5210 or by email at support@americanwaterheater.com.