CPSC recall 07-535, announced March 19, 2007, covers Laars 9600 CB Condensing Boilers & 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters (about 2,100 units). Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 900-9276, or go to www.Laars.com.
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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 model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters with black vent pipe/tubing. The recalled boilers are used to generate hot water for heating systems including baseboards or radiant flooring. The recalled water heaters generate hot water for use in homes, such as showers, sinks and dishwashers. "Mark II" and "9600 CB" or "9600 HWG" are printed on the front of the boilers and water heaters. The model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled boiler and water heater exteriors are putty and black-colored or taupe and black-colored. Only the following models are included in this recall. Model Input (Btu/h) Gas Boilers: CB 150 150,000 CB 175 175,000 CB 200 200,000 Water Heaters: HWG 150 150,000 HWG 175 175,000 HWG 200 200,000
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Incidents and injuries
Laars has received three reports of cracked vent components. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Laars
- Manufacturer
- Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.
- Product type
- Boilers, Water heaters
- Recall number
- 07-535
- Units
- About 2,100
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Plumbing and heating wholesalers and representatives nationwide from November 1998 through February 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,300.
Laars 9600 CB Condensing Boilers & 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters
CPSC product type: Boilers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Contact Laars Service Department at (800) 900-9276, Extension 4, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Laars.com
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