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Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Name: Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Brand: Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.
SKU: CPSC-07535
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 19, 2007Recall ID: 07535Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters with black vent pipe/tubing. The recalled boilers are used to generate hot water for heating systems including baseboards or radiant flooring. The recalled water heaters generate hot water for use in homes, such as showers, sinks and dishwashers. "Mark II" and "9600 CB" or "9600 HWG" are printed on the front of the boilers and water heaters. The model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled boiler and water heater exteriors are putty and black-colored or taupe and black-colored. Only the following models are included in this recall. Model Input (Btu/h) Gas Boilers: CB 150 150,000 CB 175 175,000 CB 200 200,000 Water Heaters: HWG 150 150,000 HWG 175 175,000 HWG 200 200,000

Affected Products

Laars 9600 CB Condensing Boilers & 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Laars-Heating-Systems-Recalls-Gas-Boilers-and-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard
Title	Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/efef6073823549f6831ed3af5982954b.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Front of Recalled Unit
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d952ee52a4174cd4962fbcc47e758246.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Side of Recalled Unit
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4f71e0627c92431b9013586ffc31b50c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Vent Pipe/Tubing
Hazards › Name	Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Injuries › Name	Laars has received three reports of cracked vent components. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Laars 9600 CB Condensing Boilers & 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters
Products › Type	Boilers & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1856
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,100
Recall I D	3808
Remedies › Name	Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Plumbing and heating wholesalers and representatives nationwide from November 1998 through February 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,300.
Recall Date	2007-03-19T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters with black vent pipe/tubing. The recalled boilers are used to generate hot water for heating systems including baseboards or radiant flooring. The recalled water heaters generate hot water for use in homes, such as showers, sinks and dishwashers. "Mark II" and "9600 CB" or "9600 HWG" are printed on the front of the boilers and water heaters. The model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled boiler and water heater exteriors are putty and black-colored or taupe and black-colored. Only the following models are included in this recall. Model Input (Btu/h) Gas Boilers: CB 150 150,000 CB 175 175,000 CB 200 200,000 Water Heaters: HWG 150 150,000 HWG 175 175,000 HWG 200 200,000
Recall Number	07535
Manufacturers › Name	Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.
Consumer Contact	Contact Laars Service Department at (800) 900-9276, Extension 4, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Laars.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmLaars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.H.

Recall Hazard Severity

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