Laars Heating Systems Company Recalls Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Residential atmospheric gas-fired boilers
Date of Recall
2022-06-30CPSC Release Number
22-176Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 545 (In addition, about 26 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Laars Heating Systems Company, of Rochester, New HampshireSold By
Independent contractors, plumbers, and plumbing supply distributors nationwide from January 2021 through January 2022 for between $6,000 and $8,000, including installation.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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.
Model |
Serial Number Range |
JX050 or BJX050 (Laars Mini-Therm JX) |
V21306297 through V22311517 |
JX075 or BJX075 (Bradford White Brute Mini) |
V21306262 through V21311453 |
Remedy
RepairRecall Comments
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