Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-01-04). Hazards: carbon monoxide, chemical. Models: 460427. About 105,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07073 |
| Published | 2007-01-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Items |
| Products | MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. |
| Firms | Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 105,000 |
| Model numbers | 460427 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide, chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Pool heater distributors and pool service equipment dealers nationwide from April 2002 through May 2006 for between $2,000 and $3,850 depending on the model number. |
Description
The recall involves Pentair MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters installed indoors. They have BTU ratings between 200,000 and 400,000, and use either natural gas or propane. The model number is located on the rating plate on the inner front panel of the heater. The following model numbers are included: 460427 through 460430 460439 through 460450 460531 through 460538 460543 through 460566 The heater identification number is located on the rating plate on the inner panel of the heater, which will show "NT" and "STD" in the third and fourth blocks of the number. The recall includes units with serial numbers 0606002 and lower. The recall also includes units without serial numbers. If the unit has a serial number, it is written on the data plate on the heater, which is located on the inner front door of the heater. Units with serial number 0606003 and higher are not included in this recall. MiniMax® NT Low NOx and MiniMax® NT TSI model pool heaters are not included in this recall.
Hazard
These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these gas pool heaters installed indoors immediately, and contact the firm to determine if their heater is included in the recall. If it is, Pentair will provide a free inspection, and repair of the heater if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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