The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14076·Announced 2014-01-09

U.S. Boiler Recalls Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

U.S. Boiler is recalling approximately 26,000 gas-fired hot water boilers in the U.S. and 310 in Canada because a faulty air pressure switch may allow excessive carbon monoxide emissions.

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, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

U.S. Boiler Company Inc. is recalling specific models of gas-fired hot water boilers, including the ESC, PVG, and SCG series. These cast iron boilers, manufactured between December 2005 and February 2013, are used for residential space heating. The recall covers approximately 26,000 units in the United States and 310 units in Canada. The boilers are light blue with black trim and feature the U.S. Boiler logo on the front cover.

The recall is issued because the air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners if there is a blockage in the vent system. This failure allows the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact their installer, distributor, or U.S. Boiler to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Those who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should install a working carbon monoxide alarm outside of sleeping areas. Specific model numbers and serial number ranges are listed on the CPSC website.

The recalled product

Product
Gas-fired hot water boilers
Manufacturer
U.S. Boiler Company Inc., of Lancaster, Penn.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
26,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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