Usines Giant Factories Gas Water Heaters with Emerson control valves
White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric Co., Saint Louis, Missouri (control valve)
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Recalled Usines Giant Factories Water Heaters
Recalled Usines Giant Factories heater product label
Recalled Emerson Control Valve
Model Number and Date Code of the Control Valves
Why is it being recalled? (Hazard)
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
What should I do? (Remedy)
Consumers should immediately contact Usines Giant Factories, who will arrange to have the Emerson control valve replaced by a certified technician, and to receive a free replacement valve. Consumers who continue to use the water heaters while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home.
Consumer Contact
Giant at 800 363-9354 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, or e-mail at [email protected]. or online at www.giantinc.com then click on "Recall Information" located at the bottom of the page, or click on https://giantinc.com/en/recall-information.
Product Description
The recall involves propane and natural gas water heaters in 40, 50, and 75 gallon capacities. The recalled water heaters are white with a red "Giant" logo decal on the front. The water heaters have a nameplate near the Emerson gas control valve with the following model number ranges. UG40-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG40-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P1U-US, UG50-38LFPV2-P2U-US, UG50-38TFPDV1-N2U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N1U-US, UG50-40LFPV2-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-N2U-US, UG75-76MEPV1-P2U-US. The control valves are black with a white "Emerson" logo on the front. The Emerson control valve model numbers and date code are located on a label on the right-hand side of the bracket holding the Emerson control valve to the gas water heater. The recalled control valve model numbers are 37H73A-301P1 (natural gas) and 37H74A-301P1 (propane) with a date code between 1821 and 1839.
Where was it sold?
BGM Supply, Utica NY, Central NY Plumbing & Heating Supply, Whitesboro, New York and Maryland Pipe & Supply Company, Hancock, Maryland from June 2018 through July 2020 for between $840 and $2,100.
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Quick Facts
Recall Number
22016
Impacted Units
About 168 (in addition, about 10,832 were sold in Canada)
Incidents/Injuries
None reported in the United States. Usines Giant Factories has received 20 reports of incidents with the Emerson control valves in Canada, including one report necessitating medical attention due to the release of carbon monoxide.
Did you buy this?
Stop using the product immediately. Check the "Remedy" section for refund or repair instructions.