CPSC recall 16177
Rheem electric water heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-26
On 2016-05-26 the CPSC announced a recall of Rheem electric water heaters by Rheem Sales, citing the control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16177 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-26 |
| Published | 2016-05-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Rheem Sales |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Rheem electric water heaters | This recall involves Rheem brand "Performance Platinum" electric water heaters in 40, 50 and 80 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the "Performance Platinum" Rheem logo decal on the front above the thermostat control panel. The water heaters have a rating plate near the bottom of the unit with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. Recalled water heaters have the following model number and have a serial number within the following ranges: Model Number Serial Number Ranges Date Code XE40M12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX 01Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 - 13Apr2015 XE50M12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX A0515XXXXX A1015XXXXX to A1615XXXXX 01Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 30Jan2015 03Mar2015 - 13Apr2015 XE50T12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX 1Jan2014 - 21Dec2014 XE80T12EC55U0 A0114XXXXX to A5214XXXXX M0114XXXXX to M5214XXXXX Q0114XXXXX to Q5214XXXXX 1Jan2014 - 21Dec2014
Reason
The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, 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/2016/Rheem-Recalls-to-Repair-Water-Heaters
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