CPSC recall · Reported June 2, 2015
A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water he…
A.o. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. recalled This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-ga….
A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by A.o. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. in June 2, 2015. Reason: The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater inste…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and conta…. Verify recall #15155 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
A.o. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater inste….
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- June 2, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15155 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
This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with "John Wood" printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15155 |
| Date reported | June 2, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 2, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | A.o. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 250 |
| 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 immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and …
- Check the recall number (15155) 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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