CPSC

Automatic Gas Vent Dampers Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Recalled Effikal Automatic Gas Vent Damper
Recalled Effikal Automatic Gas Vent Damper
Recalled Effikal Automatic Gas Vent Damper
Recalled Effikal Automatic Gas Vent Damper

Hazard

The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the boilers, weather permitting, and contact their installer to confirm they have a recalled vent damper and to receive a free vent damper replacement.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Effikal toll-free at (866) 790-3739, or visit the firm's Web site at www.effikal.com

Products

Automatic Gas Vent Dampers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008. Vent dampers were also sold by large home improvement stores as part of the gas boiler systems between August 2007 through January 2009 for between $1,000 and $4,000 for the boilers.