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

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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 April 2008-CPSC: A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:03042008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters

Units: About 1,500

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

Hazard: 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...

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