CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 27, 2011

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Navien at (800) 244-8202 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://us.navien.com/

Recall Details

Sold At
Wholesale distributors to in-home installers nationwide from February 2008 through March 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.
Hazard Type
Tip-Over
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
12074

Product Information

Product Name
Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters
Product Type
Gas Water Heaters
Number of Units
About 13,000
Manufacturer Name
Kyung Dong Navien Co. Ltd., South Korea
Imported By
Navien America Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured In
South Korea

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website us.navien.com/
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Navien at (800) 244-8202 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://us.navien.com/