CPSC recall 14-077, announced January 9, 2014, covers Gas-fired hot water boilers (about 191 units). The air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when there is a blockage in the vent system, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or New Yorker Boiler Company to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Recall contact: call (800) 535-4679, or go to www.newyorkerboiler.com.
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The model number, serial number and manufacturing date are located on a silver label on the inside panel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves New Yorker Boiler PVCGA model cast iron hot water boilers that use natural gas or liquid petroleum to heat water for residential space heating. The boilers are green in color, about 38 inches tall and about 26 inches deep and range from 11 to 30 inches wide. The front cover of the boiler is vented and has the New Yorker Boiler logo. Recalled boilers were manufactured between May 2012 and February 2013. The model number, serial number and manufacturing date are located on a silver label on the inside panel. The manufacturing date appears in the upper right corner of the silver label in the MM/YYYY format. The following model numbers and serial number ranges are included in this recall: Model Number PVCG50ANI PVCG60ANI PVCG70ANI PVCG80ANI PVCG90ANI PVCG30API PVCG40API PVCG50API Serial Number Range 65320695 through 65383954
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when there is a blockage in the vent system, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or New Yorker Boiler Company to schedule a free in-home safety inspection and repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gas-fired hot water
- Manufacturer
- New Yorker Boiler Company Inc., of Hatfield, Penn.
- Product type
- Boilers
- Recall number
- 14-077
- Units
- About 191
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from July 2012 through Feb. 2013 for between $1,600 and $3,200.
Gas-fired hot water boilers
CPSC product type: Boilers
Recall contact information
New Yorker Boiler at (800) 535-4679 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.newyorkerboiler.com and click on CPSC Product Recall Announcement for more information.
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