Overview

Certain models of Vitodens 200-W and Vitodens 222-F boilers: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Recall Information
Health Canada: RA-69606

CPSC: 19-111

 

This recall involves certain Vitodens 200-W and 222-F boiler models used for space or domestic water heating. 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 boiler.

 

Boilers which have a yellow sticker applied to the boiler rating plate located on the left side of the boiler cover have already undergone a heat exchanger replacement and are not subject to this recall.

 

Hazard identified: The back plate of the heat exchanger may corrode and exhaust flue gases may leak into the house or living spaces, posing a risk of increased carbon monoxide levels.

As of April 23, 2019 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these boilers in Canada or the United States.

Number sold: Approximately 1,400 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 2,900 were sold in the United States.

Time period sold: The affected products were sold from September 2014 to September 2018.

Link to Recalls:
Health Canada  https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69606r-eng.php
CPSC US   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Viessmann-Recalls-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard