CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers
Published: May 13, 2003Recall ID: 03540Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.
Product Description & Identification
The Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers are condensing high-efficient gas-fired boilers for space heating. They have 93% operating efficiency and use a cast aluminum, mono block heat exchanger packaged in a glossy silver/flat black jacket.
Affected Products
Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Weil-McLain-Announce-Recall-of-Ultra-155--230-Gas-Boilers |
| Title | CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ultra-boiler-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled gas boiler, with red square highlighting affected area |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ultra-boiler-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled gas boiler, with red square highlighting affected area |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ultra-boiler-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled gas boiler |
| Hazards › Name | Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 2493 |
| Remedies › Name | Weil-McLain is providing distributors and installers with a "Safety Notice" package for each boiler containing instructions, replacement screws and a reimbursement form. Installers are also asked to tighten the gas valve union. Installers will be reimbursed $50 for each boiler they inspect. |
| Retailers › Name | Nationally at plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors from December 2002 through February 2003 for approximately $4500. |
| Recall Date | 2003-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers are condensing high-efficient gas-fired boilers for space heating. They have 93% operating efficiency and use a cast aluminum, mono block heat exchanger packaged in a glossy silver/flat black jacket. |
| Recall Number | 03540 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Weil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Weil-McLain at 219-879-6561 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and ask for Consumer Relations, or visit the firm's website at www.weil-mclain.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |