Recall #20-046 · Published December 20, 2019

Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers

Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers from Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing on December 20, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately contact Bosch for a free repair. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Recalled Buderus GB125-35 oil condensing boiler
Recalled Buderus GB125-35 oil condensing boiler
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Additional identifying details

The boilers have a blue enclosure, and the GB125-35 model number is located on the data plate near the top right hand side of the boiler.

Why it was recalled

The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported in the U.S.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Bosch for a free repair. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, of Germany
Recall number
20-046
Units
About 170
Manufactured in
Germany
Sold at / sales period
Wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide from June 2008 through September 2012 for about $6,000.
Importer
Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Watertown, Mass.

Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers

Recall contact information

Bosch Thermotechnology at 800-323-1943 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, via email at GB125.35Recall@us.bosch.com; or online at https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/us/en/residential/home/ and click on the “Knowledge” tab, then click on “Product Approvals, Certifications & Regulatory Info” for more information.

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