Gas boilers recalled after cracked exhaust ducts leaked fumes indoors

Plain-English summary

VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers in Series VT, VR and VR Plus are being recalled, covering model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150 and VTP-199. The model number is bolded near the top of the white label on the side of the boiler.

The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside the home and posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury. The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.

About 36,700 units are affected, with about 3,500 more sold in Canada. The retail and distribution field in the CPSC record for this recall duplicates text belonging to a different product, so no retailer or sale-period details are given here.

Consumers should immediately stop using the water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Anyone who must keep using it while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the home.

The recalled product

Product

VST gas-fired tankless water heaters

Manufacturer

VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California

Category

Consumer Product — Water heater

Hazard

• carbon-monoxide
• exhaust-leak
• cracked-duct
• poisoning-risk

Affected units

36,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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