Recall #24-168 · Published March 21, 2024
Crown Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC published a recall notice for Crown Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers from Crown Boiler Company LLC on March 21, 2024. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blocked vent switch (BVS) can fail to shut down the burners if the boilers are installed at altitudes above 2,000 feet and the vent system becomes blocked. In such an event, the boiler can emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the building, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact Crown Boiler for a free repair that includes a free replacement main burner gas orifice, and a free replacement blocked vent switch if needed. Consumers who continue using the recalled boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of sleeping areas and on each floor of the home. Consumers can review Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CPSC.gov for more information about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.
Why it was recalled
The blocked vent switch (BVS) can fail to shut down the burners if the boilers are installed at altitudes above 2,000 feet and the vent system becomes blocked. In such an event, the boiler can emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the building, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled boilers should immediately contact Crown Boiler for a free repair that includes a free replacement main burner gas orifice, and a free replacement blocked vent switch if needed. Consumers who continue using the recalled boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms installed outside of sleeping areas and on each floor of the home. Consumers can review Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | CPSC.gov for more information about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Recall published
- March 21, 2024
- Units
- About 1,100
- Sold at / sales period
- Heating and plumbing contractors and wholesale distributors nationwide from July 2012 through December 2023 for between $2,000 and $4,000.
Other model numbers in this recall
AWR070BLST3P8UAWR105BLST3P8UAWR140BLST3P8UAWR175BLT3HU1AWR070BLT3HU1AWR105BLT3HU1AWR140BLT3HU1AWR175BNST3P8UAWR070BNST3P8UAWR105BNST3P8UAWR175BNT3HU1AWR070BNT3HU1AWR105BNT3HU1AWR140BNT3HU1AWR175ELST2P8UAWR070ELST2P8UAWR105ELST2P8UAWR140ELST2P8UAWR175ENST2P8UAWR070ENST2P8UAWR105ENST2P8UAWR140ENST2P8UAWR210BNST3P8UAWR245BLST3P8UAWR280BNST3P8UAWR210BNT3HU1AWR245BLT3HU1AWR280BNT3HU1AWR210ELST2P8UAWR245BNST3P8UAWR280ELST2P8UAWR210ENST2P8