A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
CPSC recall 19030. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
CPSC recall 19030 has the recall date 8 Nov 2018. The notice names the firm A. O. Smith. The recall has about 190 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard 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 | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 190 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall includes A. O. Smith 30-gallon natural gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030NV and serial numbers with the first four digits of 1805 through 1809. A. O. Smith, the model number and the serial number are printed on the data plate located next to the gas water heater's control valve/thermostat. A. O. Smith is printed near the top of the water heater. |
| Product | A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N, About 190 |
| Sold at | Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610. |
| Manufacturer | A. O. Smith Corp |
| Distributor | Lowe's Stores |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 190Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls on the register that name A. O. Smith
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2018 | A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard |
| 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 19030The 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 19030. https://recallregister.com/product/8450-a-o-smith-recalls-30-gallon-gas-water-heaters-due-to-fire-hazard-sold/. 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 19030 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exclusively at Lowe's stores in California from February 2018 through April 2018 for between $540 and $610.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19030?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19030?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 190