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Laars Heating Systems Company Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Product(s):

Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers

Reason:

The blocked vent temperature switch (BVTS) can malfunction, which can cause the release of gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), into consumers’ homes, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Brand Name:

Laars Mini-Therm JX and Bradford White Brute Mini

Company Name:

Laars Heating Systems Company

Company Announcement:

June 30, 2022

Company Announcement

Description:

This recall involves residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers manufactured from January 28, 2021 through January 12, 2022 and sold under the Laars Mini-Therm JX and Bradford White Brute Mini brand names. The following models and serial numbers are included and can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the on the right side of the boiler.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact Laars Heating Systems Company to arrange to have a certified technician install repairs at no cost to the consumer. Consumers who continue use of the boiler while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of the home and outside of sleeping areas. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:

Independent contractors, plumbers, and plumbing supply distributors nationwide from January 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,000 and $8,000, including installation.

Manufacturer(s):

Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New Hampshire

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

22-176

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