The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02152·Announced 2002-05-02

ECR International Recalls Gas-Fired Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

ECR International is recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers because improper combustion could produce excess carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ECR International, of Utica, N.Y., is recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers. The recall involves units sold under the Dunkirk, Sears Kenmore, Bryant, Carrier, Payne, Lennox, and Pennco brand names. These boilers were sold and installed nationwide by independent heating contractors from August 2001 through March 2002 for between $1,200 and $3,000.

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; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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

The recalled product

Product
Gas-fired boilers
Manufacturer
ECR International, of Utica, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
8,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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