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A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall 15-155 · June 2, 2015 · A.O. Smith

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-155 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 2, 2015
Brand
A.O. Smith
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
John Wood oil-fired water heaters
Hazard
Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 250
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 2, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • John Wood oil-fired water heaters · About 250 units

Photos from the recall notice

John Wood brand model JW517 50 gallon oil-fired water heater
John Wood brand model JW517 50 gallon oil-fired water heater
John Wood brand model JW717 70 gallon oil-fired water heater
John Wood brand model JW717 70 gallon oil-fired water heater
Rating plate with model, size and serial number
Rating plate with model, size and serial number

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.; A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis..

Consumer contact

A.O. Smith toll free at (866) 880-4661 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com and click on Recall Notices for more information.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

John Wood oil-fired water heaters (About 250 units). This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 2, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.