Viessmann Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-729 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 25, 2016
- Brand
- Viessmann
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Gas boilers
- Hazard
- Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- Germany
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 29, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves the Vitodens 200-W condensing gas boilers used for residential use. These wall-hung units are housed in a white metal box that measures about 43.5 inches tall by 19 inches wide by 21 inches deep. There are two models: B2HB-45 and B2HB-57 included in this recall. The name "Vitodens" and "Viessmann" are printed on the label on the outside of the boiler box. The product name and model number can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the left side of the white boiler cover. The serial number can be found on a separate label under the boiler cover or on the left hand side of the unit. Recalled boilers do not have a blue dot with a handwritten data label on it. The two models of boilers included in the recall have the following serial number ranges: Product Name Model Numbers Serial Number Range Vitodens 200-W B2HB-45 7554703501001105 to 7554703501369106 B2HB-57 7554704501001102 to 7554703501411109
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Gas boilers · About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Heating and plumbing contractors or wholesalers to consumers nationwide from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $4,800 and $5,800.; Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.) Inc., of Warwick, R.I..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 10 reports where the boilers overheated, causing the boilers to shut down. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Viessmann toll-free at 800-288-0667 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.viessmann-us.com and click on the "Important Safety Notice" located in the middle of the homepage for more information.
Recall history and context
Viessmann appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Gas boilers (About 165 in the United States (in addition, about 141 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the Vitodens 200-W condensing gas boilers used for residential use.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have working smoke and carbon alarms throughout their homes.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 29, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.