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CPSCRecalled Apr 10, 2002 · #02533

CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters

Hazard

Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Seahorse® and "Bradford & White" Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heaters
Type
Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
Manufacturer
Gas-Fired Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
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, 15N, 15X
UPCs
Sold at
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.

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice