Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recall 07063 · Dec 19, 2006 · Crown Boiler Co.
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07063
- Date
- Dec 19, 2006
- Company
- Crown Boiler Co.
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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
What can happen
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bermuda bsi and cayman cwi series gas boilers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.