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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02553

75-Gallon Power Vented Gas Water Heaters

Published November 7, 2025 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2002

What's the hazard

The water heater may have been fitted with incorrectly made flue gas baffles. These baffles may affect fuel combustion, resulting in excessive carbon monoxide emissions, which can cause serious injuries and death.

What to do

Consumers who purchased one of these water heaters should immediately contact their installing contractor or call Bradford White Technical Support. Bradford White will confirm the status of the product. If involved, Bradford White will arrange for inspection (and replacement if necessary) of the flue baffle at no cost to the consumer.

Recall details

Brand
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.
Manufacturer
Bradford White Corporation, of Ambler, Pa.
Distributor
Bradford White Corporation sold these water heaters to plumbing supply wholesalers from April 2002 to May 2002.
Country
US
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