TAC LLC Recalls "Erie Boiler Boss" Boiler Controls for Scald Hazard
Recall 07089 · Jan 25, 2007 · Tac LLC
850
units affected
850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07089
- Date
- Jan 25, 2007
- Company
- Tac LLC
- Units affected
- 850
- Product
- Erie Boiler Boss Operating and Reset Controls
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recall includes all Erie Boiler Boss 2400 Operating Controls and Erie Boiler Boss 1200 Boiler Reset Controls. The controls are typically used to cycle the domestic or hydronic water system burner. The control is mounted in an enclosure mounted on or near the boiler. The recalled controls have a nameplate on the front of the enclosure with the system name and model number. A numerical LED display will be part of the nameplate. Affected BB2400 carton labels on uninstalled products will have date codes prior to 0523. Affected BB1200 carton labels on uninstalled controls will have date codes prior to 0647. No date code is stamped on installed products.
What can happen
These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
The fix
Consumers should contact TAC to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TAC is aware of 17 incidents where the boiler control reportedly failed. One incident of system pipe damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- TAC wholesalers, independent field offices and original equipment manufacturers nationwide. The controls for the 2400 model were sold from February 1998 through June 2005, and the controls for the 1200 model were sold from July 1999 through November 2006 for between $550 and $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled erie boiler boss operating and reset controls?
Consumers should contact TAC to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control.
What is the hazard?
These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
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.