Gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC Recall #14-035 — December 3, 2013
Product
Gas-fired hot water boilers
Description
The air pressure switch on CWD series cast-iron natural gas or liquid petroleum hot water boilers can fail to shut down the burners when required.
Hazard
The air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners in the event that there is a blockage in the vent system allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or Crown Boiler to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
Units Affected
About 2,200
Sold At
Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2005 through July 2013 for between $4,000 and $6,700.
Manufactured In
United States