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Carbon Monoxide - Product Recalls

Below are products recalled due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.  Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a nationally-recognized product liability law firm, has recovered millions for people injured by defective products and the families of people killed by defective products, including a recent settlement for $6,425,000. 

If you would like a free consultation with a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen regarding injury or death resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.

Weil-McLain Gas Boiler Recall
On May 6, 2008 Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Indiana, recalled about 32,000 Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers. The company also recalled about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo gas boilers. Read about the Weil-McLain gas boiler recall and the Williamson-Thermoflo gas boiler.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Rinnia Furnace Recall
On February 21, 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 52,000 Rinnai Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 RHFE 556 due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more about the Rinnai Furnace Recall due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Laars Boilers and Water Heaters
Laars heating systems has recalled about 2,100 boilers and water heaters.  Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.  Learn more about the Laars boiler and water heater recall.

Power Vent Water Heater Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk
February 21, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of certain Power Vent tankless water heaters.  Components inside the water heater may shift during transit, causing an air filter door switch to operate improperly. If the switch fails and the air filter door is out of place, the water heater could continue to operate and dust and lint could build up, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.  Learn more about the water heater recall due to possible carbon monoxide poisoning.

Weil-McLain Boiler
January 22, 2007 – Weil-McLain Co. in cooperation with the CPSC has recalled about 171 Weil-McLain boilers. The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Learn more about the Weil McLain boiler recall due to CO poisoning risk.

New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators
January 4, 2007 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously (2-0) today to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon monoxide (CO) hazards through a new “Danger” label. The label states that, “Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.”  Read the CPSC notice regarding new labels for portable generators and the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Pentair Gas Pool Heaters
January 4, 2007 - CPSC announced a voluntary recall of about 105,000 Pentair MiniMax NT STD Gas Pool Heaters.  The recalled pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO).  Learn more about the Pentair gas pool heater recall. 

Crown Boiler Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Gas Boilers
December 19, 2006 – CPSC announced the recall of Crown Boiler Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI gas boilers due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.  Read more about the recall of Crown Boiler gas boilers due to the risk of carbon monoxide.

Weil-McLain Gas Boiler Recall
October 31, 2006 –  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Weil-McLain, today announced a voluntary recall of Weil-McLain gas boilers due to the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.  Learn more about the Weil-McLain gas boiler recall due to carbon monoxide risk.


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