Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters
Class I - Dangerous 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: April 10, 2002 Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
- Reason for Recall:
- Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 02533