Fire and burn

A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Recalled 2018-11-08. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 190Units
2018-11-08Recall date
Fire and burnHazard
None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
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.
The hazard
The water heater's flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries
None reported
The remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A. O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.

The details

ProductsA. O. Smith 30 gallon gas water heaters with model number G6-UT3030N
Made byA. O. Smith Corp
Made inUnited States
Sold atLowe's
CPSC recall number19030
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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