PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-09-11). Hazards: carbon monoxide, chemical. Models: ES2035. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08397 |
| Published | 2008-09-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products | Gas Boilers |
| Firm named in the title | PB Heat |
| Firms | PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Model numbers | ES2035 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide, chemical |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000. |
Description
This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Number DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06 5040768 to 5052860 PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06 5040777 to 5052166 Other suffix designation may follow the base model number, such as SV-WPC.
Hazard
The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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