Recalls / 2008-10-02

Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

09002 · Recalled 2008-10-02 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Vitodens 200 Boilers		About 4,600

Parties

Manufacturer: Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Made in: Canada
Sold at: Plumbing, heating contractors nationwide, 000, 500.

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

Source: CPSC recall 09002. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.