CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
Home product recall 02-152. Announced by CPSC on May 2, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 2, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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What should you 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.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers can call ECR International at (800) 241-5501 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are 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
About 8,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Gas-fired boilers.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by ECR International, Utica, N.Y.
- Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2002, for between $1,200 and $3,000.
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Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and ECR International have not received any reports of injuries or incidents relating to these boilers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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