WASHINGTON, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
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
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
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SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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