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VST gas-fired tankless water heaters — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-10-16

Hazard: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard a…

VST gas-fired tankless water heaters pose a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard, risking serious injury or death

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-10-16
Importer	VESTA.DS, Inc., of Ontario, California
Retailer	Plumbing supply stores nationwide
Model identifiers	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.
Units affected	36700
Hazard	Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury and Death
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.
Remedy	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact VESTA.DS to have a certified technician install the free repair. Consumers who must continue using the water heater while awaiting repair should have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.
Recall number	26-026
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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