CPSC2016-02-25
Viessmann Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazard (Recall Alert)
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.) Inc., of Warwick, R.I.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Heating and plumbing contractors or wholesalers to consumers nationwide from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $4,800 and $5,800.
Affected count
About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 10 reports where the boilers overheated, causing the boilers to shut down. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Gas boilers
Consumer contact
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Viessmann-Recalls-Gas-BoilersDon't want to check this manually?
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