Name of Product: Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters
Units: About 1,500
Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and
produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard.
Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing
a carbon monoxide hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water
heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O.
Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed
in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water
heater's rating plate.
Brand Name - Model Number
A.O. Smith - FCG-75 300 and FCG-75 301
State - GS6 75 XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S
Serial Number Ranges
L07A071460 through L07A144966
or
M07A009387 through M07A072884
Sold by: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November
2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater
and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free
at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site
at www.hotwater.com
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
