Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
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Article Date: 9/25/2009 | Resource: MLG
Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Name of Product: Gas Boilers
Units: About 85
Importer: Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Londonderry, N.H.
Manufacturer: Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of Germany
Hazard: A problem with the boilers ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boilers transformer can damage the boilers venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries reported in the United States. Two incidents were reported in Germany, neither of which resulted in injury.
Description: The recall involves the Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers. Model numbers included in this recall are: 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. BUDERUS GB312 is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue, approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide.
Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $12,000 and $24,000 installed.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased the recalled boilers, inspected and, if necessary, repaired the boilers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.buderus.net
For more information regarding this article please contact:
Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com