Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recall 09770 · Sep 23, 2009 · Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh
85
units affected
85
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09770
- Date
- Sep 23, 2009
- Company
- Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh
- Units affected
- 85
- Product
- Gas Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers. Model numbers included in this recall are: 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. "BUDERUS GB312" is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue, approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide.
What can happen
A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
The fix
Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased the recalled boilers, inspected and, if necessary, repaired the boilers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries reported in the United States. Two incidents were reported in Germany, neither of which resulted in injury.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $12,000 and $24,000, installed.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas boilers?
Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased the recalled boilers, inspected and, if necessary, repaired the boilers.
What is the hazard?
A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.