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U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008	Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2008	Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2006	Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide in the flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2003	Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers Recalled by Weil-McLain Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	Weil-McLain Company Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
U.S. CPSC September 11, 2008	PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard 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 to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2007	Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2010	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2009	Gas Boilers Recalled by Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard A problem with the boiler's ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler's transformer can damage the boiler's venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2002	ECR International Recall of Gas Boilers The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers...
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2008	Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2007	NY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2009	Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2008	Gas Vent Dampers Recalled by Effikal Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard The automatic gas vent damper could fail, causing the vent to leak carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2007	Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard 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.
U.S. CPSC February 21, 2008	Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007	Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. Recalls Gas Pool Heaters for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These pool heaters can emit excessive carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning in the event of a vent leak in an indoor installation.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2005	A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006	Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003	Academy Sports and Outdoors Recall of Propane Heaters The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if used indoors.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005	Meco Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Eddie Bauer Propane Lanterns Recalled by The Wenzel Co. The lanterns could produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if the lantern is used indoors.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	Nexgrill Industries Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	GE Security Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2009	May 1, 2009 Deadline Approaching for Remedy Change in Recall Program; Consumers Urged to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes Home owners who have not yet responded to the previously announced 1998 recall, are being urged to do so immediately. After May 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005	Jotul North America Recall to Repair Liquid Propane Fueled Stoves Movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2002	Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks Recalled by Cavagna North America Inc. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2005	Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade.
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2002	CPSC Urges Seasonal Heating Systems Inspections to Prevent CO Deaths As the weather turns colder throughout much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems to detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Urges Annual Furnace Inspection to Prevent CO Deaths To help prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, water heaters, space heaters, chimneys, flues, and vents.
U.S. CPSC April 13, 2010	Eastwind Industries Recalls Kuuma Stow and Go Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at West Marine Stores If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2007	TAC LLC Recalls "Erie Boiler Boss" Boiler Controls for Scald Hazard These boiler controls can fail, causing water temperature to rise to the high temperature limit. Should the high temperature thermostat or external safety limit devices also fail, consumers could suffer scalds from unexpectedly hot water during use or system piping damage can result.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2009	CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and various home heating furnace, boiler, and high-temperature plastic vent manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Aux Sable Liquid Products Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazards Some of this propane does not have sufficient levels of the odorant that is added to propane to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2002	Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks All propane gas tanks sold to consumers for barbecue grills must have a new safety device. The over-fill prevention device will help to avoid propane leaks that can cause fires and explosions...
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2006	CPSC and CDC Warn of Winter Home Heating Hazards and Remind Consumers to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries The two government agencies are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents.
Popular Mechanics September 18, 2009 Roy Berendsohn	How to Decide Between Oil and Natural Gas to Heat Your Home Having been a home improvement editor here for more than 20 years, I can make one prediction with uncanny accuracy: As cooler weather settles in, heating questions will arrive.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States.
IndustryWeek May 1, 2007 Jonathan Katz	Boiled Clean Cleaver-Brooks races against time to help customers get aging boilers up to compliance.
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U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems.
U.S. CPSC July 15, 2002	Mosquito Traps Recalled by The Coleman Company The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home(TM) System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2011	CPSC Urges Consumers to Spring Forward with Safety in Mind; Replace Smoke & CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time With this week being National Consumer Protection Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to use this opportunity also to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Food Engineering January 1, 2006	Letting Off Steam Hitchen Foods' horizontal steam boiler boosts steam output for two new cooking lines.