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VESTA.DS Recalls VST Brand Tankless Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death

Recall 26-026 · October 16, 2025 · VESTA.DS

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-026 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 16, 2025
Brand
VESTA.DS
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
VST gas-fired tankless water heaters
Hazard
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)
Made in
South Korea
Last updated by CPSC
October 17, 2025

What was recalled

This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers, Series VT, VR, and VR Plus, with model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. The white label on the side of the boiler has the model number bolded, near the top of the label. The boilers are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. printed in gray near the top of the panel.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • VST gas-fired tankless water heaters · About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled VR Plus and VT Series Vesta Water Heaters
Recalled VR Plus and VT Series Vesta Water Heaters
Recalled VR Series Vesta Water Heater
Recalled VR Series Vesta Water Heater
Model Number on the Label of the Recalled Water Heaters
Model Number on the Label of the Recalled Water Heaters

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: In-store and online at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture and ABT stores nationwide and online at nordictrack.com and Amazon.com from November 2018 through April 2022 for about $1,700.; VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

VESTA.DS toll-free at 888-505-5525 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email condensingwaterheater@realtimeresults.net or online at www.recallrtr.com/condensingwaterheater or at https://www.vestahws.com and click on "Recall" under the "Documents/Support" tab at the top of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

VST gas-fired tankless water heaters (About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers, Series VT, VR, and VR Plus, with model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 17, 2025. 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.