The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·20141·Announced 2020-06-18

Lochinvar Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Lochinvar is recalling about 34,300 residential boilers because a flue grommet can fail, allowing carbon monoxide to escape. Consumers should contact a technician for a free repair.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a residential heating appliance that has resulted in reported nonfatal injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' severity (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Lochinvar LLC is recalling approximately 34,300 condensing residential boilers, combi boilers, and packaged systems sold in the United States after August 2016. An additional 3,642 units were sold in Canada. The affected units were sold under the Lochinvar, A. O. Smith, and State Proline brand names and have serial numbers ranging from 103475818 through 115078306. The specific model numbers are listed on the CPSC website and can be found on the data plate located on the unit's rating plate.

The recall is due to a defect where the boiler's flue grommet can deteriorate and dislodge during use. This failure allows the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Lochinvar has received seven reports of the flue grommet deteriorating, including one report of two nonfatal injuries involving carbon monoxide poisoning and two reports of carbon monoxide emission that did not result in injury.

Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or a qualified technician to schedule a free repair. While awaiting repair, consumers who continue to use the boilers should ensure they have working carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home. Consumers can check their serial number at www.waterheaterrecall.com or contact Lochinvar toll-free at 833-232-9706.

The recalled product

Product
Lochinvar condensing residential boilers
Manufacturer
Lochinvar LLC, of Lebanon, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Residential Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
34,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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