Recalls / 2007-01-04

Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

07073 · Recalled 2007-01-04 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves Pentair MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters installed indoors. They have BTU ratings between 200,000 and 400,000, and use either natural gas or propane. The model number is located on the rating plate on the inner front panel of the heater. The following model numbers are included: 460427 through 460430 460439 through 460450 460531 through 460538 460543 through 460566 The heater identification number is located on the rating plate on the inner panel of the heater, which will show "NT" and "STD" in the third and fourth blocks of the number. The recall includes units with serial numbers 0606002 and lower. The recall also includes units without serial numbers. If the unit has a serial number, it is written on the data plate on the heater, which is located on the inner front door of the heater. Units with serial number 0606003 and higher are not included in this recall. MiniMax® NT Low NOx and MiniMax® NT TSI model pool heaters are not included in this recall.

Hazards

These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these gas pool heaters installed indoors immediately, and contact the firm to determine if their heater is included in the recall. If it is, Pentair will provide a free inspection, and repair of the heater if necessary.

Products

Name	Model	Units
MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters		About 105,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Water Pool and Spa Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Pool heater distributors, pool service equipment dealers nationwide, 000, 850 depending on the model number.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Pentair toll-free at (800) 831-7133 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.pentairpool.com

Source: CPSC recall 07073. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.