Gas-fired hot water boilers

CPSC Recall #14-035 — December 3, 2013

Recall #14-035 Date: December 3, 2013 Remedy: Repair

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