Crown Boiler is recalling about 1,100 Crown Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers configured for use at altitudes above 2,000 feet. The blocked vent switch (BVS) on these units can fail to shut down the burners if the vent system becomes blocked, potentially allowing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to build up in the home. These red and gray boilers, measuring 39.5 inches high, were sold nationwide by heating contractors and wholesale distributors from July 2012 through December 2023 for between $2,000 and $4,000. Consumers should immediately contact Crown Boiler for a free repair, which includes replacement of the main burner gas orifice and the blocked vent switch.
If these boilers are used at high altitudes and the venting system becomes obstructed, the safety switch may fail to shut off the gas burners. This can cause the boiler to release excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the building, which poses a severe risk of poisoning or death to occupants. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
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 only applies to units configured for use at altitudes above 2,000 feet. The model name 'Aruba IV' is not on the label; look for the 'Crown' logo and 'AWR' model codes.
Recalled Crown Boiler gas-fired AWR Series
Label location on recalled Crown Boiler gas-fired AWR Series
Model number location on rating plate of recalled Crown Boiler
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response