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CPSC recall · Reported September 11, 2008

PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce …

Recall #
08397
Affected scope
About 1,200
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Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. recalled This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plasti… - a moderate-severity action.

PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard was recalled by Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. in September 11, 2008. Reason: The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air …. Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately…. Verify recall #08397 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air ….

Moderate
severity level
September 11, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08397 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08397) was formally reported on September 11, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,200.

The documented reason for this recall is: The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, pos… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,200

Related Recalls

6

4 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Number DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06 5040768 to 5052860 PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06 5040777 to 5052166 Other suffix designation may follow the base model number, such as SV-WPC.

Reason for recall

The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08397
Date reported September 11, 2008
Date initiated September 11, 2008
Recalling firm Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.
Affected scope About 1,200
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 who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair…

  • Check the recall number (08397) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Number DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06 5040768 to 5052860 PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06 5040777 to 5052166 Other suffix designation may follow the base model number, such as SV-WPC.. Recalled by Pb Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.. Units affected: About 1,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08397.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08397) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported September 11, 2008. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.