CPSC recall 07-089, announced January 25, 2007, covers Erie Boiler Boss Operating and Reset Controls (about 850 units). These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. The notice cites 17 incident reports. Consumers should contact TAC to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control. Recall contact: call (866) 692-1110, or go to www.tac.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled controls have a nameplate on the front of the enclosure with the system name and model number.
Which products are included?
The recall includes all Erie Boiler Boss 2400 Operating Controls and Erie Boiler Boss 1200 Boiler Reset Controls. The controls are typically used to cycle the domestic or hydronic water system burner. The control is mounted in an enclosure mounted on or near the boiler. The recalled controls have a nameplate on the front of the enclosure with the system name and model number. A numerical LED display will be part of the nameplate. Affected BB2400 carton labels on uninstalled products will have date codes prior to 0523. Affected BB1200 carton labels on uninstalled controls will have date codes prior to 0647. No date code is stamped on installed products.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
Incidents and injuries
TAC is aware of 17 incidents where the boiler control reportedly failed. One incident of system pipe damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact TAC to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Erie
- Manufacturer
- TAC LLC, of Loves Park, Ill. (formerly Invensys Building Systems)
- Product type
- Boilers
- Recall number
- 07-089
- Units
- About 850
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- TAC wholesalers, independent field offices and original equipment manufacturers nationwide. The controls for the 2400 model were sold from February 1998 through June 2005, and the controls for the 1200 model were sold from July 1999 through November 2006 for between $550 and $650.
Erie Boiler Boss Operating and Reset Controls
CPSC product type: Boilers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact TAC toll-free at (866) 692-1110 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tac.com
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