75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 5,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Reason for Recall:
The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Contact A. O. Smith to arrange for installation of free repair.

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75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters

Product Information

Full Description:

The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Brand Name Model Number Reliance 675CRRS 675CRRSD S7576PE Apollo A675CQRSL A675CRRSL A675CRRSLCGAD A. O. Smith BT-80-271 FCG-75-271 PCG-75-271 Maytag HRP11275Q State GS675CRRS GS675CRRSD SBS7576PE SBS7576PED SBS7576PECGA SBS7576PECGAD If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. If your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below. Month/Date of Manufacture Serial Number Begins With: Jan-04 MA04 or AA04 or A04 Feb-04 MB04 or AB04 of B04 Mar-04 MC04 or AC04 or C04 Apr-04 MD04 or AD04 or D04 May-04 ME04 or AE04 or E04 Jun-04 MF04 or AF04 or F04 Jul-04 G04 Aug-04 H04 Sep-04 J04 Oct-04 K04 Nov-04 L04 Dec-04 M04 Jan-05 A05 Feb-05 B05 Mar-05 C05 Apr-05 D05 May-05 E05 Jun-05 F05 Jul-05 G05

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 5,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 06002

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