Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 30, 2022

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

22176

Brand / firm

Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New Hampshire

Sold / distributed

Independent contractors, plumbers, and plumbing supply distributors nationwide from January 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,000 and $8,000, including installation.

Why it was 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.

What was recalled

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

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.