Reported Jun 30, 2022
Laars Heating Systems Company Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Laars Heating Systems Company of Rochester, New Hampshire
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Laars Heating Systems Company toll-free at 888-454-3223 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at warranty@laars.com or online at www.laars.com/voluntary-recall or www.laars.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers
- Amount recalled
- About 545 (In addition, about 26 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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