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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….

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 CPSC recall-The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air ….

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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 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.

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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 Not classified by agency
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
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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…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08397.
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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