Bosch Thermotechnology Buderus Boilers recall: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Why was Bosch Thermotechnology Buderus Boilers recalled?
The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately contact Bosch for a free repair. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home. Contact: Bosch Thermotechnology at 800-323-1943 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, via email at [email protected]; or online at https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/us/en/residential/home/ and click on the “Knowledge” tab, then click on “Product Approvals, Certifications & Regulatory Info” for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers
- Company
- Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, of Germany, Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Watertown, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 170
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide from June 2008 through September 2012 for about $6,000.
- Recall date
- December 20, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported in the U.S.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Buderus brand GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers distributed by Bosch. The boilers have a blue enclosure, and the GB125-35 model number is located on the data plate near the top right hand side of the boiler. The Buderus brand name is printed on the outside of the boiler's blue enclosure. Bosch Thermotechnology and the model number are printed on a white label on the blue enclosure.