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Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Date: May 24, 2016
Company: Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.
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 gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge. Options: Replace, Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves Water Heating Technologies "American Standard" gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an "American Standard" logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm's website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

Why Was This Recalled?

The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.

Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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