CPSC Recall in 2016: Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-171

Date: May 24, 2016

Product Name: Gas water heaters

Recall Description:

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.  

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair, Replace

Units: About 14,400

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

Mexico