CSA International, in cooperation with, International Comfort Products (ICP) of Sherbrooke, Quebec announces the voluntary recall in Canada of approximately 1,722 Hydra electric boilers sold under the brands Dettson, Lincoln, Heil, Keeprite, Tempstar and Arcoaire. There are certain circumstances that can cause affected units to malfunction and overheat, creating a potential fire hazard in units mounted on combustible materials.

ICP has received two reports of discoloured wood due to this condition. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves “Revision A” Hydra boilers. The affected model numbers and date codes are:

HYDRA09-E2401M-A
HYDRA15-E2401M-A
HYDRA18-E2401M-A
HYDRA20-E2401M-A
HYDRA24-E2401M-A

The serial number begins with “SD”. The affected units were manufactured between May 2004 and June 2005 inclusive, thus the serial number date code range is:

SD050425721 – SD060580677 (Revision “A”)

No other models or date codes are included in this recall.

Consumers who have affected boilers should immediately contact their local dealer to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a retrofit kit and proximity spacers to eliminate the hazard. For additional information, call toll-free at (800) 567-2733 anytime during business hours or email[email protected].

About CSA International

CSA International is a provider of product testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products. Recognized in the U.S., Canada and around the world, CSA’s marks appear on billions of products worldwide. CSA International is a division of CSA Group, which also includes: CSA, a developer of standards and codes; and OnSpeX for consumer product evaluation services. CSA International can be found online at www.csa-international.org.

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