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.Ĭonsumer Contact: For additional information, contact Effikal toll-free at (866) 790-3739, or visit the firm's Web site at xn-34-53db5azad1ahfheef5agrsc5evd7cxa.xn-p1ai 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. Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008. All sizes and models of the RVGP-PC have the same motor assembly with black Effikal caps and black plastic bases. Serial numbers are located on a label on the side of the damper's cap. The vent damper date code is located on a sticker under the motor assembly cap on the plastic base. This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.ĭescription: The recall involves Effikal RVGP-PC Gas Vent Damper size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 which are installed with the gas boiler systems listed below. Hazard: The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). Manufacturer: Effikal LLC, of Orion, Mich. Name of Product: Automatic Gas Vent Dampers It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
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