CPSC recall 02-152, announced May 2, 2002, covers ECR International Gas-fired boilers (about 8,000 units). The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 241-5501.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model and serial number are located on the data plate located on the right side of the boiler.
Which products are included?
The recalled boilers have the Dunkirk, Sears Kenmore, Bryant, Carrier, Payne, Lennox and Pennco brand names, which is written on the front of the boilers. The model and serial number are located on the data plate located on the right side of the boiler. The following models and serial numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Numbers Serial Numbers Dunkirk/Sears Kenmore PVWB-4 through PVWB-9 PWB4 through PWB9 PWB-4 through PWB-9 PWX-4 through PWX-9 320100007S - 520100299S 010200098S - 090200182S Lennox GWB8-105E through GWB8-280E GWB8-105S through GWB8-280S 340100148S - 500100600S 010200199S - 050200279S Carrier/Bryant/ Payne BW1AAN000105 - BW1AAN000280 BW1AAP000105 - BW1AAP000280 BW2AAP000105 - BW2AAP000280 3601V04044S - 5201V08708S 0102V000015S - 0902V01118S Pennco 1504HWID and 1509HWID(natural gas) 1504HWD and 1509HWD(natural gas) 1502HWID - 1509HWID (LPgas only) 1502HWD - 1509HWD (LP gas only) 90131-0924 through 90152-0424 90201-0421 through 90208-0424
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and ECR International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these boilers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair. CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO alarm that meets the requirements of the most recent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2034 standard, International Approval Services 6-96 standard or the Canadian Standards Association 6.19-01 standard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ECR International
- Manufacturer
- ECR International, of Utica, N.Y.
- Product type
- Boilers
- Recall number
- 02-152
- Units
- About 8,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2002, for between $1,200 and $3,000.
Gas-fired boilers
CPSC product type: Boilers & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers can call ECR International at (800) 241-5501 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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