CPSC recall · Reported March 19, 2007
Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.h. recalled This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensi….
Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poison… was recalled by Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.h. in March 19, 2007. Reason: Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases,…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water…. Verify recall #07535 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.h. issued this CPSC recall-Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases,….
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- March 19, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07535 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Laars 9600 CB Condensing Heating Boilers and Laars 9600 HWG Condensing Water Heaters with black vent pipe/tubing. The recalled boilers are used to generate hot water for heating systems including baseboards or radiant flooring. The recalled water heaters generate hot water for use in homes, such as showers, sinks and dishwashers. "Mark II" and "9600 CB" or "9600 HWG" are printed on the front of the boilers and water heaters. The model number and BTU size are printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled boiler and water heater exteriors are putty and black-colored or taupe and black-colored. Only the following models are included in this recall. Model Input (Btu/h) Gas Boilers: CB 150 150,000 CB 175 175,000 CB 200 200,000 Water Heaters: HWG 150 150,000 HWG 175 175,000 HWG 200 200,000
Reason for recall
Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately and to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07535 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Laars Heating Systems Co., of Rochester, N.h. |
| Affected scope | About 2,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Laars Heating Systems to help determine if their boiler or water heater needs to be shut off immediately…
- Check the recall number (07535) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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