Water Heaters Recalled in Canada and U.S. over Carbon Monoxide Risk

Health Canada Recalls Vesta Tankless Water Heaters Over Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk

Health Canada is recalling a brand of tankless water heaters over carbon monoxide poisoning risks. The Vesta brand’s VRP and VRS model water heaters are said to have an exhaust duct that can crack, according to an Oct. 16 Health Canada notice. This can allow gases to escape and get into the home, posing a carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious injury and even death, the agency said. It recommended that custom…

Water heaters recalled in Canada and U.S. over carbon monoxide risk

Health Canada has issued a joint recall for several models of Vesta Tankless Hot Water Heaters after identifying a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

These tankless water heaters are being recalled in Canada due to carbon monoxide poisoning risks

3,496 VESTA VRP and VRS heaters were sold between May 2017 and July 2025, Health Canada said.

‘Immediately stop using’: Product recall issued for hot water heaters sold in Canada, U.S.

Health Canada explains the exhaust duct on the water heater can crack, which can allow gases to escape inside homes. This issue poses a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard, which can lead to serious injury or death.

Do you have this water heater? It might be silently poisoning your family right now

The exhaust duct on the water heaters can crack allowing gases to escape causing a carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.