CPSC2020-07-28
Triangle Tube Recalls to Repair Gas Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Hazard; One Death Reported; In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
Burnsen SA, of Belgium
Hazard
Flue gas can escape from the gas boilers if the vent adapter is not securely reattached to the boiler after maintenance or repair, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms on each level of their homes and outside sleeping areas. Consumers who do not have a carbon monoxide alarm can contact Triangle Tube to have one shipped to them free of charge.
Sold at
Wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide from November 2011 through July 2020 for between $3,400 and $9,700.
Affected count
About 63,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a death from carbon monoxide poisoning associated with the recalled boilers in 2016 following a repair where the adapter was not reattached. The firm has also received two other reports of vent tube adapter separation from the recalled boilers.
Manufactured in
Belgium
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Prestige Solo & Prestige Excellence condensing gas boilers
Consumer contact
Triangle Tube toll-free at 877-574-5036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.triangletube.com and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Triangle-Tube-Recalls-to-Repair-Gas-Boilers-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard-One-Death-Reported-In-Home-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-To-COVID-19-RestrictionsDon't want to check this manually?
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