The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·84028·Announced 1984-05-02

Itasca and Home Duo Oil/Wood Combination Furnaces Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

CPSC warns that Itasca and Home Duo oil/wood combination furnaces may leak carbon monoxide due to weld failures. Consumers should have units inspected by a professional.

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 leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned consumers about a carbon monoxide hazard associated with specific oil/wood combination furnaces manufactured by Itasca Manufacturing, Inc. of Menahga, Minnesota. The affected units were sold under the names Itasco Duo Model W0330 and Home Duo Model W0320. The manufacturer is currently filing for bankruptcy and is unable to undertake corrective actions for these products.

CPSC identified a pattern of weld failure in these units that could allow carbon monoxide to escape and be drawn into the home. Carbon monoxide exposure can cause headaches and nausea and can lead to death. Over 100 complaints regarding cracks in the furnace welds were reported to the firm, with at least one complaint involving carbon monoxide emissions into a home. No injuries are known to have occurred. Approximately 12,000 units were produced and sold since 1972.

Owners of these furnaces should contact a qualified professional heating equipment installer to arrange for an inspection for cracks, particularly at the top of the heat exchanger between the creosote collectors and around the firebox doors. If cracks are found, consumers should have a certified welder repair them, and any welding repairs should be re-inspected yearly. Consumers can verify model numbers by calling the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product
Home Duo oil/wood combination furnaces
Manufacturer
Itasca
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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