Product Recall Number: 22-176
Why was Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 22-176
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-06-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers
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
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 545 (In addition, about 26 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Independent contractors, plumbers, and plumbing supply distributors nationwide from January 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,000 and $8,000, including installation.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New Hampshire
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed