Moderate Recalled April 10, 2002 About 1,300 Seahorse® and 25 "Bradford & White" water heaters units Updated November 5, 2025

CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc. Announce Recall of Water Heaters

Fire

The hazard

Over time, the heat exchanger could become blocked, creating a potential ventilation and cracking problem, posing a fire hazard, if nearby combustibles ignite.

Incidents reported: CPSC and Gas-Fired Products Inc have received reports of 2 incidents involving minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the water heaters immediately and contact the recall hotline to receive a free repair kit. Most consumers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Contact: Consumers may contact the recall hotline toll-free at (800) 438-4936 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

About this recall

The Seahorse® brand had model numbers WH60-N1, WH60-N3, WH60-N5, WH60-L1, WH60-L3, WH60-L5, WHT60-N1, WHT60-N3, WHT60-N5, WHT60-L1, WHT60-L3, WHT60-L5. The "Bradford & White" brand had models HE-15N and HE-15X.

Product photos

Recalled Seahorse® Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heater
Recalled Seahorse® Outdoor Gas-Powered Water Heater

Photos: U.S. CPSC