Recalls / 2008-09-11

PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

08397 · Recalled 2008-09-11 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Gas Boilers		About 1,200

Parties

Manufacturer: PB Heat LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: Plumbing, heating wholesale distributors nationwide, 800, 000.

Consumer contact

For 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

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Source: CPSC recall 08397. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.