Recall #16-729 · Published February 25, 2016
Gas boilers
CPSC published a recall notice for Gas boilers from Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.) Inc. on February 25, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The boiler can overheat and emit flue gases into the venting system and carbon monoxide can leak throughout the residence, posing a fire and carbon monoxide hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have working smoke and carbon alarms throughout their homes.
Why it was recalled
The boiler can overheat and emit flue gases into the venting system and carbon monoxide can leak throughout the residence, posing a fire and carbon monoxide hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have working smoke and carbon alarms throughout their homes.
- Recall published
- February 25, 2016
- Units
- About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Heating and plumbing contractors or wholesalers to consumers nationwide from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $4,800 and $5,800.