The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07063·Announced 2006-12-19

Crown Boiler Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk

Crown Boiler Co. is recalling Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series gas boilers because they can generate excessive carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning hazard.

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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Crown Boiler Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. is recalling approximately 400 Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series gas-fired boilers designed for indoor installation. The recall involves specific model and serial numbers located on the rating plate of the units, which feature a two-tone red and gray jacket enclosure with controls and piping on the right side.

The hazard is that these boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Crown Boiler has received one report of high levels of carbon monoxide from these boilers, but no injuries have been reported.

The affected boilers were sold through plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2002 through October 2006 for between $800 and $2,100. 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 also reminded to install a CO alarm outside all sleeping areas or ensure their current CO alarms have working batteries.

The recalled product

Product
Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers
Manufacturer
Crown Boiler Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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