Recall Information

ffected products

This recall involves the LAARS® Mini-Therm JX gas-fired residential atmospheric boilers, models JX050 and JX075.

The affected boilers are grey in colour and include a front display panel with “LAARS® MINI-THERM JX” on a black and orange coloured name plate or label.  Affected units include the range of serial numbers from V21306297 to V22311517.

Issue: The original mounting position of the blocked vent switch may not allow the boiler to switch off in a timely manner during a blocked vent condition, posing a Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

As of June 07, 2022, the company has received no reports of blocked vent switch failures in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received no reports of blocked vent switch failures, and no reports of injuries.

For more information, visit:

Health Canada   https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/laars-mini-therm-jx-gas-fired-boilers-recalled-due-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hazard

CPSC https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Laars-Heating-Systems-Company-Recalls-Residential-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard