A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters · About 1,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.; A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com

Recall history and context

A.O. Smith appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all A.O. Smith recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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