State Water Heaters Water Heater Recalls
State Water Heaters is a subsidiary of A.O. Smith Corporation. Products may be branded as State Industries or State Water Products.
State Water Heaters recall history at a glance
State Water Heaters appear in 1 CPSC recall on record, issued in 1980. The hazard cited is fire or burn.
The action on file is recall 80042 from December 1980.
This recall covered A.O. Smith, Sears, American Standard, and Rheem units as well, because the same factory built them under more than one badge. Checking the State Water Heaters name alone is not enough if your unit was rebadged.
How to find your State Water Heaters model and serial number
State Industries rating plates are on the upper third of the tank, printed in black on a silver foil background. The serial is labeled SERIAL or SER. NO. and sits below the model number. On larger commercial Sandblaster units the label is moved to the side panel for accessibility.
Once you have the serial number, you can look up your State Water Heaters water heater's age to pin down the exact manufacture date and compare it against the affected ranges above.
What to do if your State Water Heaters water heater is affected
- Match the model and serial number on your rating plate against the affected ranges in the 1 recall above.
- The State Water Heaters 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.
- Contact State Water Heaters using the hotline printed in the recall notice above.
- Ask for the published remedy. Recall remedies are free by law.
- Keep your model number, serial number, and the recall number handy, since the hotline will ask for all three.
State Water Heaters recall FAQ
How do I know if my State Water Heaters water heater is recalled?
State Industries rating plates are on the upper third of the tank, printed in black on a silver foil background. The serial is labeled SERIAL or SER. NO. and sits below the model number. On larger commercial Sandblaster units the label is moved to the side panel for accessibility. Compare what you find against the 1 recall from 1980 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 State Water Heaters water heater recall?
Recall 80042, announced December 1980: LP Gas Water Heaters Repaired by White-Rodgers. A recall stays open indefinitely, so an older action still applies to a unit that was never remedied.
Which State Water Heaters recalls involve a fire or burn hazard?
1 recall on this page cites a fire or burn hazard: 80042 (December 1980). 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 A.O. Smith, Sears, American Standard, and Rheem?
Yes. The single recall listed here was issued across more than one badge, covering A.O. Smith, Sears, American Standard, and Rheem alongside State Water Heaters. 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 State Water Heaters recall mean I have to replace the water heater?
Not necessarily. Most recalls are closed out with a free repair kit or replacement part rather than a new water heater. The remedy in each notice above says exactly what is provided at no cost.
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