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PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Published: September 11, 2008Recall ID: 08397Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Gas Boilers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/PB-Heat-Recalls-Gas-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard
TitlePB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/94cdb905363745fbb86ee73a82ee84cc.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Series DE Gas Boilers
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8636f32d4f124a018b1aa827f423a559.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled Series PSCII Gas Boilers
Hazards › NameThe 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.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameGas Boilers
Products › TypeBoilers & Accessories
Products › Category I D1856
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1,200
Recall I D4431
Remedies › NameConsumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Retailers › NamePlumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Recall Date2008-09-11T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Recall Number08397
Manufacturers › NamePB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.
Consumer ContactFor more information, consumers can contact PB Heat toll-free at (877) 257-3300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.peerlessboilers.com
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

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  • Recalling FirmPB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.
Recall Hazard Severity
Caution (Class III)
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