Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Buderus Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Recalled December 20, 2019 · CPSC recall 20046 · Bosch Thermotechnology

Recalled Buderus GB125-35 oil condensing boiler

Hazard

The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler's exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 170

Incidents / injuries

None reported in the U.S.

Description

This recall involves Buderus brand GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers distributed by Bosch. The boilers have a blue enclosure, and the GB125-35 model number is located on the data plate near the top right hand side of the boiler. The Buderus brand name is printed on the outside of the boiler's blue enclosure. Bosch Thermotechnology and the model number are printed on a white label on the blue enclosure.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Bosch for a free repair. Consumers who continue to use the boilers while awaiting repair should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Contact

Bosch Thermotechnology at 800-323-1943 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, via email at [email protected]; or online at https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/us/en/residential/home/ and click on the “Knowledge” tab, then click on “Product Approvals, Certifications & Regulatory Info” for more information.

Product

Buderus GB125-35 oil-condensing boilers

Manufacturer(s)

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, of Germany

Imported by

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Watertown, Mass.

Retailers

Wholesale distributors and installed by independent contractors nationwide from June 2008 through September 2012 for about $6,000.

Made in

Germany

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →