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Product Recall Number: 02-152

Why was Gas-fired boilers recalled?

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.

Gas-fired boilers
Here's product recall specific data for Gas-fired boilers.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-152

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-05-01

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Gas-fired boilers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ECR International, of Utica, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers. 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.CPSC and ECR International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these boilers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The firm discovered the problem with these boilers during routine testing.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:BrandModel NumbersSerial NumbersDunkirk/Sears KenmorePVWB-4 through PVWB-9 PWB4 through PWB9 PWB-4 through PWB-9 PWX-4 through PWX-9320100007S - 520100299S 010200098S - 090200182SLennoxGWB8-105E through GWB8-280E GWB8-105S through GWB8-280S340100148S - 500100600S 010200199S - 050200279SCarrier/Bryant/ PayneBW1AAN000105 - BW1AAN000280 BW1AAP000105 - BW1AAP000280 BW2AAP000105 - BW2AAP0002803601V04044S - 5201V08708S 0102V000015S - 0902V01118SPennco1504HWID 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 90208-0424Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide from August 2001 through March 2002 for between $1,200 and $3,000.Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair. Consumers can call ECR International at (800) 241-5501 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO alarm that meets the requirements of the most recent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2034 standard, International Approval Services 6-96 standard or the Canadian Standards Association 6.19-01 standard.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 8,000

  • Incidents: CPSC and ECR International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these boilers.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair.

  • Sold At: Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide from August 2001 through March 2002 for between $1,200 and $3,000.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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