CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-152 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 2, 2002
- Brand
- ECR
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Gas-fired boilers
- Hazard
- Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnPoisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 8,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 11, 2025
What 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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Gas-fired boilers · About 8,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent heating contractors sold and installed these boilers nationwide, from August 2001 through March 2002, for between $1,200 and $3,000.; ECR International, of Utica, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
Consumers can call ECR International at (800) 241-5501 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
ECR appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Gas-fired boilers (About 8,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 11, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.