The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07151·Announced 2007-04-05

NY Thermal Recalls Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

NY Thermal Inc. is recalling about 4,800 NTI Trinity gas-fired hot water boilers because acidic liquid in the drain line can cause a fitting to leak, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

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-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

NY Thermal Inc. is recalling approximately 4,800 NTI Trinity gas-fired hot water boilers with model numbers Ti100, Ti150, Ti200, and Ti400. These units were manufactured between November 28, 2005, and January 8, 2007, and distributed by plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from November 2005 through February 2007. The boilers are gray with "NTI" on the front cover; the model number and manufacture date are on the ID label inside the front cover.

The recall is due to a hazard where acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. The company has received one report from outside the United States of a leaking fitting resulting in a CO alarm activation. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately contact NY Thermal Inc. at (800) 688-2575 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.nythermal.com, for instructions and to arrange for a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
NTI Trinity Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers
Affected units
4,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.