The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23243·Announced 2023-07-13

Gas-Fired Residential Boilers Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Exposure Risk

ECR International is recalling about 1,745 gas-fired hot water residential boilers that may be missing a flue inspection cover plate, which can expose residents to combustion flue gases and carbon monoxide poisoning.

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 high-risk hazard (carbon monoxide) that could cause serious injury or death. However, the source text explicitly states "None reported" for injuries, and no illnesses have been documented. Per the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard is theoretical, the score is at most 3.

Plain-English summary

ECR International Inc., of Utica, New York, is recalling approximately 1,745 gas-fired hot water residential boilers. The recalled boilers are sold under the brand names Dunkirk, Utica Boilers, Utica Heating, Pennco, Green Mountain, and Columbia, with model numbers DXL-K, MGB-K, UH15B-K, 15B-K, GMGW-K, or MCB-K. These boilers are blue and/or gray, standing 32 inches tall and 13 to 27 inches wide.

The boilers can be missing the flue inspection cover plate, posing a risk of exposure to combustion flue gases and carbon monoxide poisoning. The affected units were sold through wholesale distributors mainly in the Midwest and Northeast from December 2022 through May 2023, with prices between $2,000 and $4,000. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact ECR International to arrange for a free inspection and repair. If the cover plate is missing, ECR International will provide a free installation. Consumers can reach ECR International at 800-241-5501 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET), by email at [email protected], or online at www.ecrrecall.com or www.ecrinternational.com.

The recalled product

Product
Gas-fired hot water residential boilers
Manufacturer
ECR International Inc., of Utica, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
  • carbon-monoxide-exposure
  • combustion-gas-exposure
Affected units
1,745

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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