TAC LLC Recalls Erie Boiler Boss Controls for Scald Hazard

Plain-English summary

TAC LLC, of Loves Park, Ill., is recalling approximately 850 Erie Boiler Boss 2400 Operating Controls and Erie Boiler Boss 1200 Boiler Reset Controls. These controls are typically used to cycle the burner in domestic or hydronic water systems and are mounted on or near the boiler. The recall includes all units of these specific models.

The recalled controls can fail, causing the water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. If the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use, or system piping damage can result. TAC is aware of 17 incidents where the boiler control reportedly failed, including one incident of system pipe damage. No injuries have been reported.

The controls for the 2400 model were sold from February 1998 through June 2005, and the controls for the 1200 model were sold from July 1999 through November 2006 for between $550 and $650. They were sold through TAC wholesalers, independent field offices, and original equipment manufacturers nationwide. Affected BB2400 carton labels on uninstalled products have date codes prior to 0523, and affected BB1200 carton labels have date codes prior to 0647. No date code is stamped on installed products.

Consumers should contact TAC toll-free at (866) 692-1110 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.tac.com to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall and obtain a free replacement control.

The recalled product

Product

Erie Boiler Boss Operating and Reset Controls

Manufacturer

TAC LLC, of Loves Park, Ill. (formerly Invensys Building Systems)

Category

Consumer Product — Boiler Controls

Hazard

• scald
• pipe-damage

Affected units

850

Distribution

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