CPSCGeneral Alert
Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Published: December 19, 2006Recall ID: 07063Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Crown-Boiler-Co-Recalls-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/64a10ceeeabe49f084891f039e83d9c9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Bermuda BSI Series Gas Boiler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bfe314a5ee4043f78470119fc302e9b9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Cayman CWI Series Gas Boiler |
| Hazards › Name | The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
| Injuries › Name | Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 3511 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 07063 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |