Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Released: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 by CPSC

Dec

19

2006
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.

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Recall Details

Product

Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers

Description

The recall involvesBermuda 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 Numbers Serial Numbers
BSI069SN

Hazards

The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue gases, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Incidents

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.


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