Recall #19-057 · Published December 20, 2018

Navien condensing tankless water heaters and combination boilers

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Navien condensing tankless water heaters and combination boilers from Navien condensing tankless on December 20, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: A kit installed on the tankless water heaters and boilers to convert them from natural gas to propane can cause the unit to produce excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and boilers that are using propane gas and contact Navien for a free replacement conversion kit. Consumers who continue use of the water heaters and boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Navien Condensing Tankless Water Heater
Navien Condensing Tankless Water Heater
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Affected model numbers

NPE-180ANPE-180SNCB-180E

UPC or product codes

884954974101884954974194884954966083
Additional identifying details

The manufacturing date is identified within the serial number.

Why it was recalled

A kit installed on the tankless water heaters and boilers to convert them from natural gas to propane can cause the unit to produce excessive amounts of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

None

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and boilers that are using propane gas and contact Navien for a free replacement conversion kit. Consumers who continue use of the water heaters and boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd, South Korea
Recall number
19-057
Units
About 3,400
Manufactured in
South Korea
Sold at / sales period
Wholesale distributors to installers nationwide from August 2018 through October 2018 for about $1,400 to $1,700 for water heaters and $3,800 for combination boilers.
Importer
Navien Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Navien condensing tankless water heaters and combination boilers

Recall contact information

Navien at 800-244-8202 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or e-mail recall@navien.com or online at https://www.navieninc.com/news for more information.

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