A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
CPSC recall 08241. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
CPSC recall 08241 has the recall date 3 Apr 2008. The notice names the firm A.O. Smith Water Products. The recall has about 1,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas Water Heaters & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,500 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters, About 1,500, Gas Water Heaters & Accessories |
| Sold at | Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500. |
| Manufacturer | A.O. Smith Water Products Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,500Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name A.O. Smith Water Products
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2005 | CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08241The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08241. https://recallregister.com/product/4267-a-o-smith-recalls-gas-water-heaters-due-to-fire-and-carbon-monoxide-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08241 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08241?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States