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5.08.02 Recall to repair gas boilers ECR International, Utica, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers. 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. There have not been any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these boilers, however the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The firm discovered the problem with these boilers during routine testing. The recalled boilers have the brand names -- Dunkirk, Sears Kenmore, Bryant, Carrier, Payne, Lennox, Pennco -- 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: Dunkirk-Sears Kenmore
Lennox
Carrier-Bryant-Payne
Pennco
Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide from August 2001 - March 2002 for $1,200 to $3,000. Consumers should contact ECR International immediately to arrange for a free repair. Consumers can call ECR International at 800.241.5501 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's recall web site, http://www.boilerrecall.com The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends every home 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. To see a picture of the recalled product go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/02152.html CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles 301.504-0580 extension 1184 International Recall Hotline: 800.241.5501 |
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