CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2002
CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater
The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can…
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa. recalled The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW3….
CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater was recalled by Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa. in August 15, 2002. Reason: The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel c…. Remedy: Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their insta…. Verify recall #02553 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel c….
- None
- agency class
- 1K units
- affected scope
- August 15, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02553 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 recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234. The model and serial numbers are located on the heater rating plate and on the shipping carton label. The water heaters were manufactured in the United States.
Reason for recall
The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02553 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa. |
| Affected scope | 1,220 |
| 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 who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White …
- Check the recall number (02553) 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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