CPSC recall 15155
John Wood oil-fired water heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-06-02
On 2015-06-02 the CPSC announced a recall of John Wood oil-fired water heaters by A O Smith, citing 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 he….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15155 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-06-02 |
| Published | 2015-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | A O Smith |
| Distribution | US |
Product
John Wood oil-fired water heaters | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2015/A-O-Smith-Recalls-John-Wood-Brand-Oil-Fired-Water-Heaters
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