Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
CPSC recall 15107. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
On units with a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, the flame arrestor or flame arrestor plate can fail, posing a risk of fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are nearby.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the water heater and contact Giant for a free inspection. If the water heater has a space between the bottom of the water tank and the combustion chamber, Giant will replace the water heater free of charge.
CPSC recall 15107 has the recall date 31 Mar 2015. The notice names the firm Giant Factories. The recall has about 240 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas Water Heaters.
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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 | 240 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves atmospherically vented propane and natural gas water heaters in 30, 40, 50 and 60 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges: Model Serial Number Range UG30-30MF-N2U-US A7093000, A7176930 to A7176932 UG40-32LF-P1U-US A7125009 to A7125069 A7129350 to A7129373 A7136418 to A7136422 A7170513 to A7170522 A7170524 to A7170527 A7177431 A7182196 to A 7182283 UG50-36LF-P1U-US A 7120387 UG50-40LF-N1U-US A7120400 to A7120417 A7121718 to A7121722 A7147644 to A7147651 A7181128 to A7181133 |
| Product | Gas water heaters, About 240, Gas Water Heaters |
| Sold at | Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830. |
| Manufacturer | Giant Factories Inc., of Canada |
| Importer | Adams Heating Supply, of New York; BGM Supply, of New York; Georges B. Keiser Co., of Pennsylvania; Maryland Pipe & Supply Co., of Maryland; Mid-Valley Plumbing Supply, of Pennsylvania |
| Made in | Canada |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Explosion
- Category: Gas Water Heaters
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 240Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Gas Water Heaters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Giant Factories
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15107The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15107. https://recallregister.com/product/6355-giant-factories-recalls-water-heaters-due-to-risk-of-fire-explosion/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15107 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15107?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15107?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 240