The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07073·Announced 2007-01-04

Pentair Recalls Indoor Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Pentair is recalling about 105,000 MiniMax NT STD gas pool heaters installed indoors due to a risk of excessive carbon monoxide emission.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, a high-risk hazard, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. is recalling approximately 105,000 MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters that were installed indoors. These heaters, which use natural gas or propane and have BTU ratings between 200,000 and 400,000, were sold nationwide through pool heater distributors and pool service equipment dealers from April 2002 through May 2006 for between $2,000 and $3,850.

The recall is due to a hazard where the heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO) if a vent leak occurs in an indoor installation, posing a risk of CO poisoning. The recall includes specific model numbers (460427 through 460430, 460439 through 460450, 460531 through 460538, and 460543 through 460566) with serial numbers 0606002 and lower, as well as units without serial numbers. MiniMax® NT Low NOx and MiniMax® NT TSI models are not included.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these gas pool heaters if they are installed indoors immediately and contact Pentair to determine if their heater is included in the recall. If the unit is affected, Pentair will provide a free inspection and repair of the heater if necessary.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMax® NT STD Gas Pool Heaters
Manufacturer
Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Moorpark, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
105,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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