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Recall 01085 — AquaStar natural gas water heaters

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2001-02-15

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
01085
Date of alert
2001-02-15
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater. Hazards: The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Controlled-Energy-Corporation-Announce-Re

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