A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 19029. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The water heater's gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater's burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible floor.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to determine if a free repair is necessary.
CPSC recall 19029 has the recall date 8 Nov 2018. The notice names the firm A. O. Smith. The recall has about 616,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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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 | A. O. Smith has received six reports of fires occurring from a water heater installed directly on a combustible surface. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 616,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall includes 30, 40 and 50 gallon natural or propane gas-fired Ultra-Low NOx emission gas water heaters. They are designed to comply with regulations in certain air quality districts in California, and were sold primarily in California. They were sold under the American, A. O. Smith, Kenmore, Reliance, State, U.S. Craftsmaster and Whirlpool brand names and manufactured from April 8, 2011 through August 1, 2016. Only water heaters with the first four digit serial numbers between 1115 and 1631, where the first four digits represent the year and week of production, are included in the recall. The brand name, model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located next to the gas control valve/thermostat. The brand name is printed near the top of the water heater. Consumers can look up their water heater's serial number to see if it is affected by this recall at www.waterheaterrecall.com. |
| Product | Ultra-Low NOx water heaters, About 616,000 |
| Sold at | Independent contractors, plumbers, plumbing supply vendors and at various home improvement and hardware stores primarily in California from April 2011 through December 2016 for between $500 and $1,000. |
| Manufacturer | A. O. Smith Corp |
| Made in | United States, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 616,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls on the register that name A. O. Smith
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2018 | A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's |
| 2 Jun 2015 | A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19029The 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 19029. https://recallregister.com/product/8449-a-o-smith-recalls-ultra-low-nox-water-heaters-due-to-fire-hazard/. 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 19029 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
A. O. Smith has received six reports of fires occurring from a water heater installed directly on a combustible surface. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent contractors, plumbers, plumbing supply vendors and at various home improvement and hardware stores primarily in California from April 2011 through December 2016 for between $500 and $1,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19029?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19029?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 616,000