Crown Boiler Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers

Description: Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2006 Release #07-063 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 597-3321 Firm’s Media Contact: Harry Fox (215) 535-8900 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bermuda BSI and Cayman CWI Series Gas Boilers Units: About 400 Manufacturer: 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 Numbers Serial Numbers BSI069SN CROWNB000304258 and CROWNB000411446 BSI069EN BSI172SL BSI172EL CWI069SN CWI069EN CWI172SL CWI172EL Sold 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 States 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. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Crown Boiler Co toll-free at (877) 597-3321 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crownboiler.com Bermuda BSI SeriesGas Boiler Cayman CWI Series Gas Boiler [Learn More]