Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-12-27 · 12074
Hazards
An unstable connection can cause the water heater's vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
Recall
Number
12074
Date
2011-12-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea
Retailer(s)
Wholesale distributors to in-home installers nationwide from February 2008 through March 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.
Importer(s)
Navien America Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
Description
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.