Gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC Recall #14077 — January 9, 2014
Product
Gas-fired hot water boilers
Description
The air pressure switch on the PVCGA model 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 New Yorker Boiler Company to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
Units Affected
About 191
Sold At
Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from July 2012 through Feb. 2013 for between $1,600 and $3,200.
Manufactured In
United States