The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09770·Announced 2009-09-23

Bosch Recalls Buderus GB312 Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling 85 Buderus GB312 gas boilers because a transformer issue can cause carbon monoxide leaks. No injuries have been reported in the US.

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 or incidents have been reported in the United States, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is recalling 85 Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor-standing condensing boilers. The affected models are 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240, and 312/280. These blue boilers, manufactured in Germany, were sold to plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide between April 2008 and February 2009.

The recall is due to a potential problem with the boiler's ignition caused by insufficient output voltage from the transformer. This issue can damage the boiler's venting, leading to leaking flue gases and posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States, though two non-injury incidents were reported in Germany.

Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased these units to inspect and repair the boilers if necessary. Consumers can contact Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.buderus.net for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Gas Boilers
Manufacturer
Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of Germany
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
85

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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