American Standard gas water heaters with model numbers starting with GN or GSN may cause fire due to gas leaks. Consumers must stop using and contact for free repair or replacement.
The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
American Standard gas water: water heaters with model numbers starting with GN or GSN are being recalled because a gap between the burner and combustion chamber can allow flammable gases to ignite, causing fire or explosion. This hazard requires immediate action to prevent serious injury.
The water heaters have a gap between the burner flange and combustion chamber that lets flammable gases escape. If these gases mix with burning vapors inside the chamber, they can ignite, causing fire or explosion.
Owners of American Standard gas water heaters with model numbers starting with GN or GSN are affected. Those using the heaters in homes with gas connections are at highest risk.
Check for a model number starting with GN or GSN on the side label. The heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo on the front. They were sold in 30, 40, or 50 gallon capacities.
Immediately stop using the gas water heater to prevent fire or explosion risk.
Call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a free service technician inspection, repair, or replacement.
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.
Model numbers starting with GN or GSN.
Check the model number on the side label; affected models start with GN or GSN. The heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo on the front.
The recall does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Standard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6741 — American Standard Gas water heaters Hello, I own a Gas water heaters that is covered by recall 6741 from American Standard. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
