Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Active Recall Announced December 27, 2011 CPSC #12074

Quick answer

Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is CPSC recall #12074, announced on December 27, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Navien tankless hot water heaters are white with "T-Creator" and "NAVIEN" on the front. Recalled model numbers are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) manufactured in 2008. A label on the side of the water heater lists the model number along with the manufacturing year in YYYY format. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and check the model and manufacture year information on their navien water heater. consumers with recalled water heaters should immediately contact navien to schedule a free repair. navien will replace all nylon 66 vent collar with pvc collars. consumers who continue use of the water heaters while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.. Affected brands: Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea, Navien America Inc..

Hazard

Navien tankless hot water heaters are white with "T-Creator" and "NAVIEN" on the front. Recalled model numbers are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) manufactured in 2008. A label on the side of the water heater lists the model number along with the manufacturing year in YYYY format.

Affected products

Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters

Recalled brands

Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea, Navien America Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and check the model and manufacture year information on their Navien water heater. Consumers with recalled water heaters should immediately contact Navien to schedule a free repair. Navien will replace all Nylon 66 vent collar with PVC collars. Consumers who continue use of the water heaters while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Recall date

December 27, 2011

Categories

Gas Water Heaters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12074?

CPSC recall #12074 covers Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 27, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Navien tankless hot water heaters are white with "T-Creator" and "NAVIEN" on the front. Recalled model numbers are CR-180(A), CR-210(A), CR-240(A), CC-180(A), CC-210(A) and CC-240(A) manufactured in 2008. A label on the side of the water heater lists the model number along with the manufacturing year in YYYY format.

What is the remedy for recall #12074?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12074 is consumers should immediately stop using and check the model and manufacture year information on their navien water heater. consumers with recalled water heaters should immediately contact navien to schedule a free repair. navien will replace all nylon 66 vent collar with pvc collars. consumers who continue use of the water heaters while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Navien-Recalls-Tankless-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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