VESTA.DS Recalls VST Brand Tankless Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-10-16). Hazards: carbon monoxide, chemical, injury. Models: VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, Plus-150, Plus-199…. About 36,700 units in the US and 3,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26026 |
| Published | 2025-10-16 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-17 |
| Products | VST gas-fired tankless water heaters |
| Firm named in the title | VESTA.DS |
| Firms | VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 36,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,500 |
| Model numbers | VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, Plus-150, Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, VTP-199 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide, chemical, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | In-store and online at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture and ABT stores nationwide and online at nordictrack.com and Amazon.com from November 2018 through April 2022 for about $1,700. |
Description
This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers, Series VT, VR, and VR Plus, with model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. The white label on the side of the boiler has the model number bolded, near the top of the label. The boilers are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. printed in gray near the top of the panel.
Hazard
The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
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