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Recalls / 2025-10-16

VESTA.DS Recalls VST Brand Tankless Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death

26026 · Recalled 2025-10-16 · CPSC page

Recalled VR Plus and VT Series Vesta Water Heaters
Recalled VR Plus and VT Series Vesta Water Heaters

Description

This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers, Series VT, VR, and VR Plus, with model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. The white label on the side of the boiler has the model number bolded, near the top of the label. The boilers are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. printed in gray near the top of the panel.

Hazards

The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.

Products

NameModelUnits
VST gas-fired tankless water heatersAbout 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California
Made in
South Korea
Sold at
In-store, online at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture, ABT, online at nordictrack.com, Amazon.com, 700.

Consumer contact

VESTA.DS toll-free at 888-505-5525 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email condensingwaterheater@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/condensingwaterheater or at https://www.vestahws.com and click on "Recall" under the "Documents/Support" tab at the top of the page for more information.

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Recalled VR Series Vesta Water Heater
Recalled VR Series Vesta Water Heater
Model Number on the Label of the Recalled Water Heaters
Model Number on the Label of the Recalled Water Heaters

Source: CPSC recall 26026. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.