U.S. Boiler, New Yorker Boiler, Advantage, FORCE and Archer brand gas-

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Summary
This recall involves gas-fired hot water residential boilers manufactured by U.S. Boiler Company LLC, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The recall was published on March 14, 2024, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 24161. The recall applies to boilers installed at altitudes greater than 5,400 feet above sea level. Approximately 2,500 units are affected. The boilers were sold by independent heating and plumbing contractors and wholesale distributors nationwide from February 2009 through November 2023, with prices ranging between $2,000 and $4,000. No injuries have been reported.

Affected Products
The recall includes boilers sold under the brand names U.S. Boiler, New Yorker Boiler, Advantage, FORCE, and Archer. Specific models are as follows:

– U.S. Boiler ES2 models: ES23, ES24, ES25, ES26, ES27, ES28, ES29 (with or without “-N” or “-P” suffix). These are blue with a black top front and black vents on the front; the logo is on the black top front.
– U.S. Boiler Series 3 models: 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 (with or without “-N” or “-P” suffix). Appearance is identical to ES2 models.
– U.S. Boiler X-2 models: X-202, X-203, X-204, X-205, X-206, X-207, X-208, X-209. These are solid teal; the logo is on the front middle.
– New Yorker CG-E models: CG30E, CG40E, CG50E, CG60E, CG70E, CG80E, CG90E. These are solid green; the logo is on the front middle.
– New Yorker CG-F models: CG20F, CG30F, CG40F, CG50F, CG60F, CG70F, CG80F, CG90F. These are solid green; the logo is on the front middle.
– Advantage AG models: AG3, AG4, AG5, AG6. Appearance not specified in the recall notice.
– FORCE models: FORCE02E, FORCE03E, FORCE04E, FORCE05E, FORCE06E, FORCE07E, FORCE08E, FORCE09E. The Force G-3 model is solid gray; the logo is on the front middle.
– Archer Boilers Lancer models: LCR-2-038, LCR-3-068, LCR-4-102, LCR-5-136, LCR-6-170. The Lancer model is gray with a blue top; the logo is on the front middle.

All models are approximately 40 inches tall from the floor to the top of the jacket. Model and serial numbers are located on the boiler rating plate. For ES2 and Series 3 models, the rating plate is on the top panel. For X-2, CG-F, CG-E, AG, Force, and Archer models, the rating plate is on the inside vestibule (behind the removable door) on the right side panel.

Hazard Information
The blocked vent switch (BVS) can fail to shut down the burners if the boilers are installed at altitudes above 5,400 feet and the vent system becomes blocked. In such an event, the boiler can emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide into the home, posing a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact U.S. Boiler to receive a free repair. Consumers who continue use of the boilers while awaiting repair should have working carbon monoxide alarms outside of sleeping areas and on each floor of the home.

Official Remedy
The remedy is a free repair. This includes a free replacement main burner gas orifice and a free replacement blocked vent switch if needed.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact U.S. Boiler toll-free at 888-432-8887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. They may also email at info@usboiler.net. Additional information is available online at https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/catsy.782/high+altitude+homeowner+recall+letter3.pdf or at usboiler.net, archerboiler.com, or newyorkerboiler.com, where consumers should click on “Safety Recall Information: High Altitude Gas Boilers” on the home page.

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