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Recall #02-553 · Published August 15, 2002

75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters

CPSC, Bradford White Corporation, Announce Recall of Gas Water Heater

CPSC published a recall notice for 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters from 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas on August 15, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.

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Recalled 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heater
Recalled 75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heater
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Affected model numbers

MIITW75T6EN12MIITW75T6CX12TW375S76E3NTW375S763X
Additional identifying details

The recalled water heaters are models: MIITW75T6EN12; MIITW75T6CX12; TW375S76E3N; and TW375S763X with serial number "YD" (all) through YE 1395234.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Brand
75-Gallon Power Vented Gas
Manufacturer
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.
Recall number
02-553
Units
1,220
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.

75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters

CPSC product type: Gas Water Heaters & Accessories

Recall contact information

Consumers may contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support at (800) 334-3393, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Internet site at www.bradfordwhite.com

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