Recalls / 2022-06-30

Laars Heating Systems Company Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

22176 · Recalled 2022-06-30 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers manufactured from January 28, 2021 through January 12, 2022 and sold under the Laars Mini-Therm JX and Bradford White Brute Mini brand names. The following models and serial numbers are included and can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the on the right side of the boiler. Model Serial Number Range JX050 or BJX050 (Laars Mini-Therm JX) V21306297 through V22311517 JX075 or BJX075 (Bradford White Brute Mini) V21306262 through V21311453

Hazards

The blocked vent temperature switch (BVTS) can malfunction, which can cause the release of gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), into consumers' homes, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Laars Heating Systems Company to arrange to have a certified technician install repairs at no cost to the consumer. Consumers who continue use of the boiler while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the home and outside of sleeping areas. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers		About 545 (In addition, about 26 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Laars Heating Systems Company
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent contractors, plumbers, plumbing supply distributors nationwide, 000, including installation.

Consumer contact

Laars Heating Systems Company toll-free at 888-454-3223 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at warranty@laars.com or online at www.laars.com/voluntary-recall or www.laars.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

More images

Boiler rating plate, showing model and serial number

Source: CPSC recall 22176. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.