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A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Date: April 3, 2008
Company: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.

Affected Products

This recall involves 75-gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name Model Number A.O. Smith FCG-75 300 Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 FCG-75 301 State GS6 75 XRR S GS6 75 CRR S

Why Was This Recalled?

The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.

A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report