PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Gas Boilers

Date of Recall

2008-09-11

CPSC Release Number

08-397

Manufactured In

United States

Company Phone Number

(877) 257-3300

Units

About 1,200

Manufacturer

PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.

Sold By

Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000.

Problem/Hazard

The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Model Name	Serial Number
DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06	5040768 to 5052860
PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06	5040777 to 5052166

Remedy

Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers can contact PB Heat toll-free at (877) 257-3300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.peerlessboilers.com

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