Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
USGas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recalling Firm: Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of Germany
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers. Model numbers included in this recall are: 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. "BUDERUS GB312" is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue, approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide.
Affected Products
Gas Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Gas-Boilers-Recalled-by-Bosch-Thermotechnology-Corp-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fd7f6ac36cee4113b6e985dd334ca466.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Gas Boiler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df2433856c004f109b95354a3614b5d2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Gas Boiler rating plate location |
| Hazards › Name | A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries reported in the United States. Two incidents were reported in Germany, neither of which resulted in injury. |
| Products › Name | Gas Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 85 |
| Recall I D | 6075 |
| Remedies › Name | Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased the recalled boilers, inspected and, if necessary, repaired the boilers. |
| Importers › Name | Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Londonderry, N.H. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $12,000 and $24,000, installed. |
| Recall Date | 2009-09-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers. Model numbers included in this recall are: 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. "BUDERUS GB312" is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue, approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide. |
| Recall Number | 09770 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of Germany |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buderus.net |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |
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