Broiler Fire Sparks Recall by Viessmann US

The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler manufactured by Viessmann Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Canada. 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.

WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx
  7170317xxxxxxxxx
WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx
  7170318xxxxxxxxx
WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx
  7170319xxxxxxxxx
WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx
  7188578xxxxxxxxx
WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx
  7188577xxxxxxxxx
 
additional information
If the serial number’s 8th digit is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, the boiler is included in the recall.

Where Sold
Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from January 2002 through December 2007 for between $4,000 and $7,500.

Remedy
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
Contact Viessmann W.S. toll-free at 1-888-414-9157, visit the firm’s web site at www.viessmann-us.com , or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com