Crown Boiler Recalls Home Heating Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Crown Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers

Date of Recall

2024-03-21

CPSC Release Number

24-168

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 1,100

Manufacturer

Crown Boiler Company LLC, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sold By

Heating and plumbing contractors and wholesale distributors nationwide from July 2012 through December 2023 for between $2,000 and $4,000.

Problem/Hazard

The blocked vent switch (BVS) can fail to shut down the burners if the boilers are installed at altitudes above 2,000 feet and the vent system becomes blocked. In such an event, the boiler can emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the building, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves Crown Boiler Aruba IV (AWR Series) gas-fired hot water boilers powered by natural gas and LP (propane) gas. This recall only involves boilers configured for use at altitudes above 2,000 feet. The model name Aruba IV is not found on the label. 

The boiler is red and gray and 39.5 inches high. A "Crown" logo appears on the upper front-center of the unit. The model number is shown on the boiler's rating plate, located on the top of the right side of the boiler where shown. 

Crown is printed on the side, and the model number for Aruba IV is located on a large white label on the red metal side of the boiler. The following model numbers are included in this recall regardless of date manufactured:

AWR070BLST3P8U AWR105BLST3P8U AWR140BLST3P8U AWR175BLT3HU1 AWR070BLT3HU1 AWR105BLT3HU1 AWR140BLT3HU1 AWR175BNST3P8U AWR070BNST3P8U AWR105BNST3P8U AWR140BNST3P8U

AWR175BNT3HU1 AWR070BNT3HU1 AWR105BNT3HU1 AWR140BNT3HU1 AWR175ELST2P8U AWR070ELST2P8U AWR105ELST2P8U AWR140ELST2P8U AWR175ENST2P8U AWR070ENST2P8U AWR105ENST2P8U AWR140ENST2P8U

AWR210BNST3P8U AWR245BLST3P8U AWR280BNST3P8U AWR210BNT3HU1 AWR245BLT3HU1 AWR280BNT3HU1 AWR210ELST2P8U AWR245BNST3P8U AWR280ELST2P8U AWR210ENST2P8

Remedy

Repair

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