Recall of GSW Water Heaters with S.I.T. Temperature Controls

S.I.T. Gas Temperature Controls on GSW Water Heaters

Date of Recall

2003-07-02

CPSC Release Number

03-156

Manufactured In

The gas temperature controls were manufactured in Mexico. The water heaters were manufactured in Canada.

Company Phone Number

(800) 263-3502

Units

13,000 in USA

Distributor

S.I.T. Manufacturing N.A.S.A. de C.V., of Mexico; GSW Industries, Inc., of Canada.

Manufacturer

GSW Industries Inc., of Fergus, Ontario, Canada

Sold By

Regional appliance distributors from February 2002 through April 2003 for between $150 and $550.

Problem/Hazard

A potential burn hazard from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported in the U.S. In Canada, where 140,000 units were sold, there were 45 incidents reported, including 15 reports of minor burns.

Description

This recall involves GSW water heaters with S.I.T. model 650 AC4 gas/temperature controls. The temperature control knobs on GSW propane water heaters are red and the control knobs on GSW natural gas water heaters are blue. The controls can be found on GSW Water Heaters with serial numbers ranging from 0202694162 to 0304507825.

Remedy

When installing a GSW water heater with a SIT AC4 gas control valve in the identified group, or re-lighting the pilot light, the following instructions must be complied with:

Consumer Contact

Call GSW toll-free at (800) 263-3502 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gsw-wh.com - Consumers can also contact S.I.T. Controls USA Inc. at (704) 369-2810 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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