PB Heat LLC, a Bally, Pennsylvania company, has recalled about 1,200 gas boilers because the pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This PB Heat gas boiler recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Other suffix designation may follow the base model number such as SV-WPC.

The recalled PB Heat gas boilers were sold at plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000. They were manufactured in the United States.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include the following:

• severe headache
• dizziness
• mentally confused
• upset stomach
• light headedness

Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to death (see "Carbon Monoxide Wrongful Death").

Posted September 2008.

Labels: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Disfigurement

Wolf Appliance Inc. has recalled about 24,000 Wolf Gas Ranges due to possible burn hazard. Below is the Wolf Gas Range recall announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges

Units: About 24,000

Manufacturer: Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis.

Hazard: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. [This Wolf Gas Range recall involves possible burns to the hands, arms and face. When burn injuries involve disfigurement, the person burned should be compensated for the disfigurement by responsible parties. In this case, if you have been burned on the face when opening a Wolf Gas Range, you should contact our law firm regarding compensation for disfigurement.]

Incidents/Injuries: Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage.

Description: This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A “Wolf” appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.

Sold at: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: [If you have been burned by a Wolf gas stove, you should not contact the manufacturer before contacting a burn injury lawyer. Please contact our law firm at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our online form for a free consultation.] Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.

Labels: burn death, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Oven Safety