CPSC recall 14-076, announced January 9, 2014, covers Gas-fired hot water boilers (about 26,000 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 432-8887, or go to www.usboiler.net.
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 model number, serial number and manufacturing date are located on a silver label on the top panel of ESC models and on the inside of PVG and SCG models on the right side panel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves U.S. Boiler ESC, PVG and SCG model cast iron hot water boilers that use natural gas or liquid petroleum to heat water for residential space heating. The boilers are light blue in color with black trim, about 40 inches tall, about 26 inches deep and range from 12 to 31 inches wide. The model name and U.S. Boiler logo are on the front cover of the boiler. The front cover of the boiler is vented. Recalled boilers were manufactured between December 2005 and February 2013. The model number, serial number and manufacturing date are located on a silver label on the top panel of ESC models and on the inside of PVG and SCG models on the right side panel. The manufacturing date appears in the upper right corner of the silver label in the MM/YYYY format. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Model Number Serial Number Range ESC3 through ESC9 65249110 through 65382278 PVG3_P, PVG4_P and PVG5 through PVG9 64870666 through 65385748; 97939433 SCG3 through SCG9 35200197; 65283322 through 65858729
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gas-fired hot water
- Manufacturer
- U.S. Boiler Company Inc., of Lancaster, Penn.
- Product type
- Boilers
- Recall number
- 14-076
- Units
- About 26,000 in the United States and about 310 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from December 2005 through February 2013 for between $1,700 and $4,900.
Gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC product type: Boilers
Recall contact information
U.S. Boiler, toll-free at (888) 432-8887 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.usboiler.net and click on CPSC Product Recall Announcement for more information.
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