Viessmann Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Viessmann Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Date of Recall
2019-04-25

CPSC Release Number
19-111

Manufactured In
Germany

Units
About 2,900 (in addition, about 1,400 were sold in Canada)

Distributor
None reported

Importer
Viessmann Manufacturing Company (U.S.) Inc., of Warwick, R.I. 

Sold By
Viessmann Authorized Dealers from September 2014 through October 2018 for between $2,700 and $4,200.

Problem/Hazard
The boiler heat exchanger back plate can corrode and leak flue gases, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

This recall involves the Vitodens 200-W and Vitodens 222-F series boilers used for space or domestic water heating. There are five affected models in a specific serial number range. The Vitodens 200-W is a wall hung unit, housed in a white metal box about 38 inches high and 18 inches wide. The Vitodens 222-F is a floor mounted unit, housed in a white metal box about 68 inches tall and 24 inches wide. The name "Vitodens" is printed on the label on the outside of the boiler box. The product name and model number can be found on the left side of the boiler cover. The serial number can be found on the underside of the wall mounted boiler and on the center section on the floor mount model.

Product

Model

Part Number

Serial Number Range

Vitodens 200-W

B2HB 19

7538092

7538092401003107 to 7538092701038106

B2HB 26

7538093

7538093401002107 to 7538093701177109

B2HB 35

7538094

7538094401003101 to 7538094701446103

Vitodens 222-F

B2TB 19

7542250

7542250401001100 to 7542250401210106

B2TB 35

7542251

7542251401001107 to 7542251701257105

Remedy
Repair

Consumer Contact
Viessmann at 800-288-0667 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email [email protected] or online at www.viessmann.com and click on "Important Notice" located in the middle of the homepage for more information. 

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