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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2022-06-30

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

Is my product affected?

Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers

  • Brand Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New Hampshire

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Laars Heating Systems Company is recalling residential gas-fired boilers manufactured between January 28, 2021 and January 12, 2022 under the Laars Mini-Therm JX and Bradford White Brute Mini brand names. The recalled models are JX050, BJX050, JX075, and BJX075, with specific serial number ranges listed for each model. A malfunction in the blocked vent temperature switch can cause gases, including carbon monoxide, to be released into homes, creating a poisoning hazard.

Consumers who own these boilers should immediately contact Laars Heating Systems Company to arrange for a certified technician to install repairs at no cost. Until repairs are completed, consumers should ensure working carbon monoxide alarms are installed on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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 should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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