Recall #15-107 · Published March 31, 2015

Gas water heaters

Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

CPSC published a recall notice for Gas water heaters from Giant Factories Inc. on March 31, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the water heater and contact Giant for a free inspection. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, Giant will replace the water heater free of charge.

Giant Factories gas water heaters
Giant Factories gas water heaters
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What to check on the product label

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Additional identifying details

The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number.

Why it was recalled

On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the water heater and contact Giant for a free inspection. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, Giant will replace the water heater free of charge.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Giant Factories Inc., of Canada
Recall number
15-107
Units
About 240
Manufactured in
Canada
Sold at / sales period
Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.
Importer
Adams Heating Supply, of New York, BGM Supply, of New York, Georges B. Keiser Co., of Pennsylvania, Maryland Pipe & Supply Co., of Maryland, Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, of Pennsylvania

Gas water heaters

CPSC product type: Gas Water Heaters

Recall contact information

Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime or online at www.giantinc.com then click on Recall Information for more information.

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