Gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC Recall #14-076 — January 9, 2014
Product
Gas-fired hot water boilers
Description
The air pressure switch on the cast iron natural gas or liquid petroleum hot water boilers can fail to shut down the burners when required.
Hazard
The air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when there is a blockage in the vent system, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or U.S. Boiler to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
Units Affected
About 26,000 in the United States and about 310 in Canada
Sold At
Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from December 2005 through February 2013 for between $1,700 and $4,900.
Manufactured In
United States