Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Mar 31, 2015, 11:05 ET

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http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Giant-Factories-Recalls-Water-Heaters

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Gas water heaters

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: Replace

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.

Consumer Contact: Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime or online at www.giantinc.com then click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 240

Description: This recall involves atmospherically vented propane and natural gas water heaters in 30, 40, 50 and 60 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges:

Model	Serial Number Range
UG3030MFN2UUS	A7093000, A7176930 to A7176932
UG4032LFP1UUS	A7096237, A7182284 to A7182285
UG4038LFN1UUS	A7125009 to A7125069
	A7129350 to A7129373
	A7136418 to A7136422
	A7170513 to A7170522
	A7170524 to A7170527
	A7177431
	A7182196 to A7182283
UG5036LFP1UUS	A 7120387 -
UG5040LFN1UUS	A7120400 to A7120417
	A7121718 to A7121722
	A7147644 to A7147651
	A7181128 to A7181133

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.

Importers: Adams Heating Supply, of New York; BGM Supply, of New York; Georges B. Keiser Co., of Pennsylvania; Maryland Pipe & Supply Co., of Maryland; and Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, of Pennsylvania.

Manufacturer: Giant Factories Inc., of Canada

Manufactured in: Canada

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