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Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada
SKU: CPSC-09002
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 2, 2008Recall ID: 09002Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have "Viessmann" and "Vitodens 200" printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx Additional Information If the serial number's 8th digit (listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.

Affected Products

Vitodens 200 Boilers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Viessmann-US-Recalls-Boilers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c559cb76dd7e4c81be510364394d6fa7.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Vitodens 200 Boiler
Hazards › Name	The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Vitodens 200 Boilers
Products › Type	Boilers & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1856
Products › Number Of Units	About 4,600
Recall I D	4889
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler's O-ring.
Retailers › Name	Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from January 2002 through December 2007 for between $4,000 and $7,500.
Recall Date	2008-10-02T00:00:00
Description	The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have "Viessmann" and "Vitodens 200" printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx Additional Information If the serial number's 8th digit (listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.
Recall Number	09002
Manufacturers › Name	Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Viessmann U.S. toll-free at (888) 414-9157, visit the firm's Web site at www.viessmann-us.com, or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Canada

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