Warning
Lochinvar Recalls Condensing Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using this product immediately.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #24018
Lochinvar Recalls Condensing Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Lochinvar LLC, of Lebanon, Tennessee · Lochinvar, A.O. Smith and State Industries brand condensing residential boilers
Product Description
This recall includes residential condensing boilers, combi boilers and packaged systems sold by Lochinvar from August 2021 through August 2023. They were sold under the Lochinvar, A. O. Smith, and State Industries brand names and have serial numbers within the range of 125325485 through 134830284. The brand name is printed on the front of each unit. The model number and serial number can be found on the data plate on the product located on the unit's rating plate, which is located either on the inside or outside of the outer jacket of the unit. The following brands and model numbers are included in the recall. Lochinvar Brand NCF110L NCF110N NCF150L NCF150N NCF199L NCF199N NKB080L NKB080N NKB110L NKB110N NKB150L NKB150N NKB199L NKB199N NKC110L NKC110N NKC150L NKC150N NKC199L NKC199N A. O. Smith Brand ACB 110H-N ACB 110H-P ACB 110S-N ACB 110S-P ACB 150H-N ACB 150H-P ACB 150S-N ACB 150S-P ACB 199H-N ACB 199H-P ACB 199S-N ACB 199S-P State Industries Brand SCB 110H-N SCB 110H-P SCB 110S-N SCB 110S-P SCB 150H-N SCB 150H-P SCB 150S-N SCB 150S-P SCB 199H-N SCB 199H-P SCB 199S-N SCB 199S-P
Hazard
The boiler's flue collector can crack if exposed to a high impact event in the burner chamber, which can allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or a qualified technician to schedule a free repair. The repair will consist of installing a steel plate, which will be affixed to the base of the flue collector to act as a reinforcement. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on each floor of the home.
Repair
Reported Injuries
Lochinvar has received nine reports of broken flue collectors. Lochinvar has received no reports of injury.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC issued a recall for Lochinvar, A.O. Smith and State Industries brand condensing residential boilers on November 2, 2023, covering about 17, 370 (in addition, about 782 units were sold in canada). The boiler's flue collector can crack if exposed to a high impact event in the burner chamber, which can allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of. Lochinvar has received nine reports of broken flue collectors. Lochinvar has received no reports of injury. Lochinvar LLC, of Lebanon, Tennessee is offering affected consumers the opportunity to schedule a free repair. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.
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