Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16171. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.
CPSC recall 16171 has the recall date 24 May 2016. The notice names the firm Water Heating Technologies. The recall has about 14,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 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 | 14,400 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/. |
| Product | Gas water heaters, About 14,400, Gas Water Heaters |
| Sold at | Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820. |
| Importer | Water Heating Technologies Corp |
| Made in | Mexico |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Burn
- Hazard: Explosion
- Category: Gas Water Heaters
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,400Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Gas Water Heaters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Water Heating Technologies
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16171The 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 16171. https://recallregister.com/product/6741-water-heating-technologies-recalls-gas-water-heaters-due-to-fire-hazar/. 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 16171 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16171?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16171?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,400