CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2015-06-02

A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

15155 · Recalled 2015-06-02 · CPSC page

John Wood brand model JW517 50 gallon oil-fired water heater
John Wood brand model JW517 50 gallon oil-fired water heater

Description

This recall involves John Wood brand 50- and 70-gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50-gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70-gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with "John Wood" printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.

Hazards

The water heater's combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.

Products

NameModelUnits
John Wood oil-fired water heatersAbout 250

Parties

Manufacturer
A.O. Smith Corp.
Made in
United States
Sold at
John Wood sales representatives to plumbers, consumers, 500 to $2, 500.

Consumer contact

A.O. Smith toll free at (866) 880-4661 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com and click on Recall Notices for more information.

More images

John Wood brand model JW717 70 gallon oil-fired water heater
John Wood brand model JW717 70 gallon oil-fired water heater
Rating plate with model, size and serial number
Rating plate with model, size and serial number

Source: CPSC recall 15155. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.