30-Gallon Gas Water Heater (A.O. Smith) – fire hazard (2018)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
Brand
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A. O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. is recalling A. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N. The hazard is: The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall includes A. O. Smith 30-gallon natural gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030NV and serial numbers with the first four digits of 1805 through 1809. A. O. Smith, the model number and the serial number are printed on the data plate located next to the gas water heater's control valve/thermostat. A. O. Smith is printed near the top of the water heater.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026