The company, Giant Factories, is withdrawing gas water heaters from the market. The machine is dysfunctional because the device which regulates its flames can fail which causes a serious threat of fire or explosion to arise.
The potentially dangerous models were distributed in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania between April 2014 and October 2014. The heaters are 30, 40, and 60 gallons in capacity. There’ll be a red “Giant” decal on the front of these white tanks. There’s a nameplate near the gas valve with the model number and serial number. Recalled heaters have the following model and serial codes:
Model UG30-30MF-N2U-US
Serial Number Range:
- A7093000
- A7176930 to A7176932
Model UG40‐32LF‐P1U‐US
Serial Number Range:
- 7125009 to A7125069
- A7129350 to A7129373
- A7136418 to A7136422
- A7170513 to A7170522
- A7170524 to A7170527
- A7177431
- A7182196 to A 7182283
Model UG50‐36LF‐P1U‐US
Serial Number:
- A 7120387
Model UG50‐40LF‐N1U‐US
Serial Number Range:
- A7120400 to A7120417
- A7121718 to A7121722
- A7147644 to A7147651
- A7181128 to A7181133
Customers who find they have a dysfunctional unit should immediately ensure there are no combustible materials near the heater. Contact Giant for a free inspection. If the company determines you have a dangerous tank, then, the heater will be replaced free of charge. Contact them 24 hours a day at (800) 363-9354 or visit them online at www.giantinc.com, then, click on “Recall Information” for further details.