Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

Name of product:

Gas water heaters

Hazard:

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:

Replace

Recall date:

March 31, 2015

Units:

About 240

Consumer Contact:

Giant at (800) 363-9354 anytime or online at www.giantinc.com then click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall Details

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

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:

Independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania from April 2014 through October 2014 for between $340 and $830.

Manufacturer(s):

Giant Factories Inc., of Canada

Manufactured In:

Canada

Recall number:

15-107

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