Severity
Moderate
CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
Reported: May 2, 2002 Initiated: May 2, 2002 #02152 About 8,000 units
ECR International, of Utica, N.Y. issued this CPSC recall on May 2, 2002. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 8,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing …. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #02152) was formally reported on May 2, 2002. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. ECR International, of Utica, N.Y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 8,000 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 U… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 24 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 8,000
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
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
Reason for Recall
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.
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- ECR International, of Utica, N.Y.
- Units Affected
- About 8,000
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02152 |
| Date reported | May 2, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 2, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | ECR International, of Utica, N.Y. |
| Units affected | About 8,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by ECR International, of Utica, N.Y.. Units affected: About 8,000.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 2, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02152.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (02152) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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