Lochinvar Recalls Condensing Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Recall 24018 · Nov 2, 2023 · Lochinvar
17
units affected
17
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24018
- Date
- Nov 2, 2023
- Company
- Lochinvar
- Units affected
- 17
- Product
- Lochinvar, A.O. Smith and State Industries brand condensing residential boilers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes residential condensing boilers, combi boilers and packaged systems sold by Lochinvar from August 2021 through August 2023. They were sold under the Lochinvar, A. O. Smith, and State Industries brand names and have serial numbers within the range of 125325485 through 134830284. The brand name is printed on the front of each unit. The model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located on the unit's rating plate, which is located either on the inside or outside of the outer jacket of the unit. The following brands and model numbers are included in the recall. Lochinvar Brand NCF110L NCF110N NCF150L NCF150N NCF199L NCF199N NKB080L NKB080N NKB110L NKB110N NKB150L NKB150N NKB199L NKB199N NKC110L NKC110N NKC150L NKC150N NKC199L NKC199N A. O. Smith Brand ACB 110H-N ACB 110H-P ACB 110S-N ACB 110S-P ACB 150H-N ACB 150H-P ACB 150S-N ACB 150S-P ACB 199H-N ACB 199H-P ACB 199S-N ACB 199S-P State Industries Brand SCB 110H-N SCB 110H-P SCB 110S-N SCB 110S-P SCB 150H-N SCB 150H-P SCB 150S-N SCB 150S-P SCB 199H-N SCB 199H-P SCB 199S-N SCB 199S-P
What can happen
The boiler's flue collector can crack if exposed to a high impact event in the burner chamber, which can allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or a qualified technician to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a steel plate, which will be affixed to the base of the flue collector to act as a reinforcement. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on each floor of the home.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lochinvar has received nine reports of broken flue collectors. Lochinvar has received no reports of injury.
- Sold at
- Independent contractors, plumbers, and plumbing supply vendors and distributors from August 2021 through September 2023 for between $4,000 and $10,000, including installation. A limited number were sold to original equipment manufacturers who modify and use the boilers in integrated in-floor...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lochinvar, a.o. smith and state industries brand condensing residential boilers?
Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or a qualified technician to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a steel plate, which will be affixed to the base of the flue collector to act as a reinforcement. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while.
What is the hazard?
The boiler's flue collector can crack if exposed to a high impact event in the burner chamber, which can allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide 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.