Recalled U.S. Boiler gas-fired hot water boilers (2005-2013) pose carbon monoxide poisoning risk due to vent blockage. Get free repair or install CO alarm.
The air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when there is a blockage in the vent system, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer.
U.S. Boiler gas-fired hot water boilers made between December 2005 and February 2013 were recalled because a faulty air pressure switch could emit dangerous carbon monoxide levels if the vent system gets blocked. This risk of carbon monoxide poisoning requires immediate action to prevent serious health effects.
The air pressure switch in these boilers can fail to shut down the burners when the vent system becomes blocked. This allows carbon monoxide to build up inside homes, which can cause poisoning and serious health effects if not detected.
Homeowners with U.S. Boiler gas-fired hot water boilers purchased between December 2005 and February 2013 are affected. Those who continue using the boilers without repair are at higher risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Recalled boilers are light blue with black trim, about 40 inches tall and 26 inches deep. Model numbers and serial numbers are on labels on the front or top panel of the boiler.
Reach out to the installer or distributor from whom you purchased the boiler to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair.
If you continue using the boiler while waiting for repair, install a working carbon monoxide alarm outside sleeping areas in your home.
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or U.S. Boiler to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
ESC3 through ESC9, PVG3_P, PVG4_P, PVG5 through PVG9, and SCG3 through SCG9 models manufactured between December 2005 and February 2013.
Look for a light blue color with black trim, about 40 inches tall and 26 inches deep. Check the model number and serial number on the label on the front or top panel of the boiler.
No, but you must schedule a repair before the hazard becomes a risk. If you continue using it, install a carbon monoxide alarm outside sleeping areas.
We’ve drafted a message you can send U.S. Boiler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1593 — U.S. Boiler Gas-fired hot water boilers Hello, I own a Gas-fired hot water boilers that is covered by recall 1593 from U.S. Boiler. The official recall notice states: Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or U.S. Boiler to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
