Safety regulator, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
Recall 02152 · May 2, 2002 · ECR International
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02152
- Date
- May 2, 2002
- Company
- ECR International
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Gas-fired boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled boilers have the Dunkirk, Sears Kenmore, Bryant, Carrier, Payne, Lennox and Pennco brand names, which is written on the front of the boilers. The model and serial number are located on the data plate located on the right side of the boiler. The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Numbers Serial Numbers Dunkirk/Sears Kenmore PVWB-4 through PVWB-9 PWB4 through PWB9 PWB-4 through PWB-9 PWX-4 through PWX-9 320100007S - 520100299S 010200098S - 090200182S Lennox GWB8-105E through GWB8-280E GWB8-105S through GWB8-280S 340100148S - 500100600S 010200199S - 050200279S Carrier/Bryant/ Payne BW1AAN000105 - BW1AAN000280 BW1AAP000105 - BW1AAP000280 BW2AAP000105 - BW2AAP000280 3601V04044S - 5201V08708S 0102V000015S - 0902V01118S Pennco 1504HWID and 1509HWID(natural gas) 1504HWD and 1509HWD(natural gas) 1502HWID - 1509HWID (LPgas only) 1502HWD - 1509HWD (LP gas only) 90131-0924 through 90152-0424 90201-0421 through 90208-0424
What can happen
The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2002, for between $1,200 and $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas-fired boilers?
Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
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.