Recalled Rheem brand Performance Platinum electric water heater.
The rating plate is located near the bottom of the unit.
The rating plate shows the model number, date of manufacture and serial number.
The Performance Platinum Rheem logo decal is on the front above the thermostat control panel.
Recall Details
| Model Number | Serial Number Ranges | Date Code |
| XE40M12EC55U0 | A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX | 01Jan2014 – 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 – 13Apr2015 |
| XE50M12EC55U0 | A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX | 01Jan2014 – 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 – 13Apr2015 |
| XE50T12EC55U0 | A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX | 1Jan2014 – 21Dec2014 |
| XE80T12EC55U0 | A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX | 1Jan2014 – 21Dec2014 |
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $450 and $720.
Rheem Sales Company Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.
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