Product Recall Number: 15-107
Why was Gas water heaters recalled?
On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.
Product Recall Number: 15-107
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-03-31
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gas water heaters
Description: On some 30-, 40-, 50- and 60-gallon gas water heaters, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail.
Hazard Description: On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 240
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the water heater and contact Giant for a free inspection. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, Giant will replace the water heater free of charge.
Sold At: Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Giant Factories Inc., of Canada
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed