CPSC Recall in 2011: Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12074

Date: December 26, 2011

Product Name: Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

An unstable connection can cause the water heater's vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 13,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Wholesale distributors to in-home installers nationwide from February 2008 through March 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.

Manufactured In:

South Korea