Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07535 · Mar 19, 2007 · Laars Heating Systems
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07535
- Date
- Mar 19, 2007
- Company
- Laars Heating Systems
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Laars 9600 CB Condensing Boilers & 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters with black vent pipe/tubing. The recalled boilers are used to generate hot water for heating systems including baseboards or radiant flooring. The recalled water heaters generate hot water for use in homes, such as showers, sinks and dishwashers. "Mark II" and "9600 CB" or "9600 HWG" are printed on the front of the boilers and water heaters. The model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled boiler and water heater exteriors are putty and black-colored or taupe and black-colored. Only the following models are included in this recall. Model Input (Btu/h) Gas Boilers: CB 150 150,000 CB 175 175,000 CB 200 200,000 Water Heaters: HWG 150 150,000 HWG 175 175,000 HWG 200 200,000
What can happen
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
The fix
Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Laars has received three reports of cracked vent components. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesalers and representatives nationwide from November 1998 through February 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled laars 9600 cb condensing boilers & 9600 hwg condensing water heaters?
Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
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.