CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 2, 2008

Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have "Viessmann" and "Vitodens 200" printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx Additional Information If the serial number's 8th digit (listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler's O-ring.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Viessmann U.S. toll-free at (888) 414-9157, visit the firm's Web site at www.viessmann-us.com or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from January 2002 through December 2007 for between $4,000 and $7,500.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada
Recall Number
09002

Product Information

Product Name
Vitodens 200 Boilers
Product Type
Boilers & Accessories
Number of Units
About 4,600
Manufacturer Name
Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada
Manufactured In
Canada

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Viessmann U.S. toll-free at (888) 414-9157, visit the firm's Web site at www.viessmann-us.com, or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com