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Product recall · CPSCMarch 19, 2007Worth checking
Laars Heating Systems Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
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What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: Contact Laars Service Department at (800) 900-9276, Extension 4, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Laars.com
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,100
- Recall date
- March 19, 2007
- Brand
- Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Laars has received three reports of cracked vent components. No injuries have been reported.
Plumbing and heating wholesalers and representatives nationwide from November 1998 through February 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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