CPSC recall · Reported April 10, 2002
CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. recalled The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L….
CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters was recalled by Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. in April 10, 2002. Reason: Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, po…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline …. Verify recall #02533 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, po….
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- April 10, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02533 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, 6 from CPSC - 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
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
Reason for recall
Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02533 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2002 |
| Date initiated | April 10, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters |
| 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 stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consu…
- Check the recall number (02533) 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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