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Affected model numbers
B2HB-45B2HB-57The name "Vitodens" and "Viessmann" are printed on the label on the outside of the boiler box.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 10 reports where the boilers overheated, causing the boilers to shut down. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 16-729
- Units
- About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- 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.
- Importer
- Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.) Inc., of Warwick, R.I.
Gas boilers
CPSC product type: Boilers
Recall contact information
Viessmann toll-free at 800-288-0667 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.viessmann-us.com and click on the "Important Safety Notice" located in the middle of the homepage for more information.
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