Lochinvar Water Heater Recalls
Lochinvar is a premium commercial and residential water heater and boiler manufacturer.
Lochinvar recall history at a glance
Lochinvar water heaters appear in 1 CPSC recall on record, issued in 2005. The hazard cited is fire or burn.
Recall 05274, announced September 2005, covered about 178,000 units. CPSC lists Robertshaw Controls Co. as the manufacturer on this record. The remedies offered were a free repair or retrofit kit and a free replacement part or unit, at no cost to the owner.
This recall covered American Water Heater, Bradford White, GSW, and John Wood units as well, because the same factory built them under more than one badge. Checking the Lochinvar name alone is not enough if your unit was rebadged.
How to find your Lochinvar model and serial number
Lochinvar water heaters and boilers have the rating plate on the side or front of the unit. The serial is typically a long alphanumeric string and is also printed on a separate barcode label inside the access panel. Lochinvar makes both tank and tankless residential units plus a large commercial line.
Once you have the serial number, you can look up your Lochinvar water heater's age to pin down the exact manufacture date and compare it against the affected ranges above.
What to do if your Lochinvar water heater is affected
- Match the model and serial number on your rating plate against the affected ranges in the 1 recall above.
- The Lochinvar recalls involve fire or burn hazards, so if your unit is in range, shut off the gas or power at the source rather than continuing to run it while you wait for the remedy.
- Call the hotline listed in the recall notice. For recall 05274, CPSC published: Call Robertshaw at (800) 232-9389 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.icca.invensys.com/robertshaw/recallarchive.htm to review a list of the appliances with recalled valves and to register for the recall.
- Ask for the published remedy, which for these recalls is a free repair or retrofit kit and a free replacement part or unit. Recall remedies are free by law, including labor in most cases.
- Keep your model number, serial number, and the recall number handy, since the hotline will ask for all three.
Lochinvar recall FAQ
How do I know if my Lochinvar water heater is recalled?
Lochinvar water heaters and boilers have the rating plate on the side or front of the unit. The serial is typically a long alphanumeric string and is also printed on a separate barcode label inside the access panel. Lochinvar makes both tank and tankless residential units plus a large commercial line. Compare what you find against the 1 recall from 2005 on this page. If your serial is not printed clearly, decode it with our free age checker first, because most of these recalls are defined by a build date range rather than by model alone.
When was the most recent Lochinvar water heater recall?
Recall 05274, announced September 2005: CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters. About 178,000 units were covered. A recall stays open indefinitely, so an older action still applies to a unit that was never remedied.
Which Lochinvar recalls involve a fire or burn hazard?
1 recall on this page cites a fire or burn hazard: 05274 (September 2005). Read the affected ranges closely, since these actions usually target one component such as a gas control valve rather than a whole product line.
Do these recalls also cover American Water Heater, Bradford White, GSW, and John Wood?
Yes. The single recall listed here was issued across more than one badge, covering American Water Heater, Bradford White, GSW, and John Wood alongside Lochinvar. The units came off the same line, so the affected model and serial ranges are what decide whether yours is included, not the name on the jacket.
Does a Lochinvar recall mean I have to replace the water heater?
Not necessarily. For this recall the published remedy is a free repair or retrofit kit and a free replacement part or unit, and the manufacturer covers the cost. Replacement of the whole unit is only required when the notice says so.
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