CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2256.
The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2256.
Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Water Heaters Were Sold Nationwide By Retailers And Also By Public Gas Companies In North Carolina And South Carolina, Between August 1992 And November 2000, For About $900. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2256.
Consumers may contact the recall hotline toll-free at (800) 438-4936 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The Water Heaters Were Sold Nationwide By Retailers And Also By Public Gas Companies In North Carolina And South Carolina, Between August 1992 And November 2000, For About $900. Recall FAQ
The Water Heaters Were Sold Nationwide By Retailers And Also By Public Gas Companies In North Carolina And South Carolina, Between August 1992 And November 2000, For About $900. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters. The notice was published on April 10, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,300 units are potentially affected.