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CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
5,000
Recall Date
October 6, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Independent Contractors And Plumbers Nationwide, From January 2004 Through July 2005, For Between $460 And $1,130. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3138.

The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Reliance 675CRRS 675CRRSD S7576PE Apollo A675CQRSL A675CRRSL A675CRRSLCGAD A. O. Smith BT-80-271 FCG-75-271 PCG-75-271 Maytag HRP11275Q State GS675CRRS GS675CRRSD SBS7576PE SBS7576PED SBS7576PECGA SBS7576PECGAD If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below. Month/Date of Manufacture Serial Number Begins With: Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04 Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04 Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04 Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04 May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04 Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04 Jul-04 G04 Aug-04 H04 Sep-04 J04 Oct-04 K04 Nov-04 L04 Dec-04 M04 Jan-05 A05 Feb-05 B05 Mar-05 C05 Apr-05 D05 May-05 E05 Jun-05 F05 Jul-05 G05

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3138.

Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Independent Contractors And Plumbers Nationwide, From January 2004 Through July 2005, For Between $460 And $1,130. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3138.

Contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.hotwater.com

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Independent Contractors And Plumbers Nationwide, From January 2004 Through July 2005, For Between $460 And $1,130. Recall FAQ

Independent Contractors And Plumbers Nationwide, From January 2004 Through July 2005, For Between $460 And $1,130. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters. The notice was published on October 6, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,000 units are potentially affected.