CPSCGeneral Alert
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ...
Published: December 20, 2019Recall ID: 20046Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Buderus brand GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers distributed by Bosch. The boilers have a blue enclosure, and the GB125-35 model number is located on the data plate near the top right hand side of the boiler. The Buderus brand name is printed on the outside of the boiler's blue enclosure. Bosch Thermotechnology and the model number are printed on a white label on the blue enclosure.
Affected Products
Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Bosch-Thermotechnology-Recalls-Buderus-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-12-20 at 9.57.01 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Buderus GB125-35 oil condensing boiler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-12-20 at 9.57.11 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Data plate showing model number |
| Hazards › Name | The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported in the U.S. |
| Products › Name | Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 170 |
| Recall I D | 8721 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact Bosch for a free repair. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home. |
| Importers › Name | Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Watertown, Mass. |
| Retailers › Name | Wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide from June 2008 through September 2012 for about $6,000. |
| Recall Date | 2019-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Buderus brand GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers distributed by Bosch. The boilers have a blue enclosure, and the GB125-35 model number is located on the data plate near the top right hand side of the boiler. The Buderus brand name is printed on the outside of the boiler's blue enclosure. Bosch Thermotechnology and the model number are printed on a white label on the blue enclosure. |
| Recall Number | 20046 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, of Germany |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Bosch Thermotechnology at 800-323-1943 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, via email at GB125.35Recall@us.bosch.com; or online at https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/us/en/residential/home/ and click on the “Knowledge” tab, then click on “Product Approvals, Certifications & Regulatory Info” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |