CPSC recall · Reported October 18, 2001
CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn. recalled Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the r….
CPSC, American Water Heater Co. Announce Recall to Replace Burners in Gas Water Heaters was recalled by The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn. in October 18, 2001. Reason: The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free…. Verify recall #02020 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers..
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- agency class
- October 18, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
Only natural gas water heaters sold under the following brand names are included in the recall: American Proline, Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, Powerflex, Premier Plus and US Craftmaster. The serial number, located on the data plate on the front of the water heater, starts with 0124 through 0127. The water heaters were sold in both short and tall profiles, and have 30, 40, 50 and 75 gallon capacities. Other model water heaters sold by the American Water Heater Co. are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The burners could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02020 |
| Date reported | October 18, 2001 |
| Date initiated | October 18, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | The American Water Heater Co., of Johnson City, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 16,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact the American Water Heater Co. immediately, to arrange for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (02020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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