Crown Boiler gas fired AWR Series

Name of Product:

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

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.

Remedy:

Repair

Recall Date:

March 21, 2024

Units:

About 1,100

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:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:

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

Manufacturer(s):

Crown Boiler Company LLC, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Manufactured In:

United States

Recall number:

24-168

Source and more images: CPSC