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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 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 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 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 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 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 April 3, 2008	A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards The water heater's flue gas temperatures can produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.
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 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 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 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 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 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	CFM Corporation Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2006	Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These boilers could have been incorrectly tagged to indicate they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. Connecting the mis-tagged boilers without a proper conversion kit poses a risk of CO poisoning.
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 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 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 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 February 21, 2007	Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Repair Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard 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.
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 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 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 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 August 30, 2007	Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004	Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 7, 2005	Vent Pipe Manufacturer Pulls Out of Recall Program In early 2005 Falcon HC Holding Corp., of Stamford, Conn., withdrew from participation in the recall program to replace Ultravent-brand plastic vent pipes used to vent home heating systems.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2009	Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005	World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2004	Vornado Air Circulation Systems Recall of Portable Electric Heaters A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2002	Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters Recalled by Brinkmann The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
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 December 6, 2007	Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
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 May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007	Family Dollar Stores Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heater for Fire Hazard The heaters can overheat and smoke, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Maytag Corp. Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2006	Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 September 16, 2005	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2005	Lakewood Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005	Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2005	King of Fans Inc. Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.
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 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 February 8, 2011	Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.