Recall notice
VST Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters recalled due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning, United States
3 months ago •source cpsc.gov
United States
VESTA.DS has announced a recall of its VST brand tankless water heaters due to a potential carbon monoxide poisoning hazard. The recall affects approximately 36,700 units sold in the United States and 3,500 units in Canada. The issue arises from a possible crack in the exhaust duct, which could allow gases to escape into homes.HAZARD:
A crack in the exhaust duct may allow gases to leak into the home, creating a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning that could cause serious injury or death.
AFFECTED PRODUCT:
- VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas boilers,
- Series VT, VR, and VR Plus
- With model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199.
- The white label on the side of the boiler has the model number bolded, near the top of the label.
- The boilers are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. is printed in gray near the top of the panel.
- These units were sold at plumbing supply stores nationwide from May 2017 through July 2025.
The issue was identified following 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts, though no injuries have been reported. The recall was initiated on October 16, 2025, and is classified as a safety measure to prevent potential risks.
Source: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/VESTA-DS-Recalls-VST-Brand-Tankless-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death
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