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Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Note: Revised Telephone Number.

  • Recalled Bermuda BSI Series Gas Boiler
  • Recalled Cayman CWI Series Gas Boiler
Name of Product:
Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
Hazard:

The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
December 19, 2006
Units:

About 400

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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers. The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Name of Product: Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers

Units: About 400

Manufacturer: Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.

Hazard: The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Incidents/Injuries: Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries have been reported.

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 NumbersSerial Numbers
BSI069SN

CROWNB000304258

and

CROWNB000411446

BSI069EN
BSI172SL
BSI172EL
CWI069SN
CWI069EN
CWI172SL
CWI172EL

Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: 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.

 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.

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

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.
Manufacturer(s):
Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
07-063

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