CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-002

Date: October 05, 2005

Product Name: 75-Gallon Propane Gas Water Heaters

Recall Description:

The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall.Brand NameModel NumberReliance675CRRS675CRRSDS7576PEApolloA675CQRSLA675CRRSLA675CRRSLCGADA. O. SmithBT-80-271FCG-75-271PCG-75-271MaytagHRP11275QStateGS675CRRSGS675CRRSDSBS7576PESBS7576PEDSBS7576PECGASBS7576PECGADIf your unit has one of the model numbers listed above, locate the serial number on the rating plate to determine if it was manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005. The serial numbers of units manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are listed below.Month/Date of ManufactureSerial Number Begins With:Jan-04MA04 or AA04 or A04Feb-04MB04 or AB04 of B04Mar-04MC04 or AC04 or C04Apr-04MD04 or AD04 or D04May-04ME04 or AE04 or E04Jun-04MF04 or AF04 or F04Jul-04G04Aug-04H04Sep-04J04Oct-04K04Nov-04L04Dec-04M04Jan-05A05Feb-05B05Mar-05C05Apr-05D05May-05E05Jun-05F05Jul-05G05 

Hazard Description:

The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 5,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Manufactured In:

United States

Custom Label:

Installed by:

Custom Field:

Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $460 and $1,130.