CPSC recall · Reported October 2, 2008
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada recalled The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounte….
Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada in October 2, 2008. Reason: The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their …. Verify recall #09002 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- October 2, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09002 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
The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have "Viessmann" and "Vitodens 200" printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx Additional Information If the serial number's 8th digit (listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.
Reason for recall
The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler's O-ring.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09002 |
| Date reported | October 2, 2008 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 4,600 |
| 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 stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessman…
- Check the recall number (09002) 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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