CPSC Recall in 2025: VESTA.DS Recalls VST Brand Tankless Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 26-026

Date: October 16, 2025

Product Name: VST gas-fired tankless water heaters

Recall Description:

This recall involves VST-brand residential wall-mounted gas water heater, 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 water heater has the model number bolded, near the top of the label. The water heaters are metal, rectangular units and have either VST printed in white on the control panel near the bottom, or VESTA.DS.Inc. printed in gray near the top of the panel.

Hazard Description:

The exhaust duct can crack, allowing gases to escape inside of the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard that can result in death or serious injury. 

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 36,700 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 33 reports of cracked exhaust ducts allowing exhaust fumes to leak out. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Plumbing supply stores nationwide from May 2017 through July 2025 for between $480 and $1,340.

Manufactured In:

Korea