Product Recall Number: 07-073
Why was MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 07-073
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 105,000 MiniMax NT STD Gas Pool Heaters. 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.Name of Product: MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool HeatersUnits: About 105,000Manufacturer: Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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 460430460439 through 460450460531 through 460538460543 through 460566The 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.Sold through: Pool heater distributors and pool service equipment dealers nationwide from April 2002 through May 2006 for between $2,000 and $3,850 depending on the model number.Assembled in: United StatesRemedy: 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.Customer 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair
Units: About 105,000
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Pool heater distributors and pool service equipment dealers nationwide from April 2002 through May 2006 for between $2,000 and $3,850 depending on the model number.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed