Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
CPSC Recall #07-063 — December 18, 2006
Product
Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
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 BoilersUnits: About 400Manufacturer: 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 NumbersBSI069SNCROWNB000304258andCROWNB000411446BSI069ENBSI172SLBSI172ELCWI069SNCWI069ENCWI172SLCWI172ELSold 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 StatesRemedy: 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.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 400
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
Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured In
United States