Crown Boiler Co. · Recalled
Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
- Units
- About 400
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $800–$2,100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series gas-fired boilers designed for indoor installation. Model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed below and are located on the rating plate. The boilers have a two-tone, red and gray jacket enclosure with the controls and piping on the right side of the unit. The rating plate is a silver label located in the upper left hand corner of the right side panel. Model Numbers BSI069SN BSI069EN BSI172SL BSI172EL CWI069SN CWI069EN CWI172SL CWI172EL Serial Numbers CROWNB000304258 and CROWNB000411446
The file
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100.
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Incident log
Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers who have not already been contacted by their contractor should immediately contact their installer or Crown Boiler Co. to arrange for a free repair. Consumers are reminded to install a CO alarm outside all sleeping areas, or make sure their current CO alarms have working batteries.
For more information, contact Crown Boiler Co at (215) 535-8900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crownboiler.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 19 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
