CPSC recall 01085
AquaStar natural gas water heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-01-26
On 2026-01-26 the CPSC announced a recall of AquaStar natural gas water heaters by Controlled Energy Cec, citing the heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01085 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-02-15 |
| Published | 2026-01-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Controlled Energy Cec |
| Distribution | US |
Product
AquaStar natural gas water heaters | The AquaStar natural gas water heaters were made in Portugal, and were distributed in the United States as model number AQ38B NG. The water heater is off-white in color, with the word "AquaStar" in red, on the front of the unit. The model number can be found on the rating plate, on the right side of the water heater.
Reason
The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Controlled-Energy-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Water-Heaters
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