CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers
Published: February 1, 2006Recall ID: 06527Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
Product Description & Identification
Weil-McClain GV water boiler Models GV-3, GV-4, GV-5 and GV-6 with a serial number/date code range of CP5075477 to CP5221234 and built from April 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005. Serial numbers and date codes are located on the left side of the jacket, above the boiler rating label.
Affected Products
GV Series Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Weil-McLain-Company-Announce-Recall-of-Boilers |
| Title | CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0d1956f7185f4690b72acb5ff756caf0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Boiler |
| Hazards › Name | The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur. |
| Injuries › Name | No reports of incidents or injuries. |
| Products › Name | GV Series Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,131 |
| Recall I D | 3396 |
| Remedies › Name | Weil-McLain repaired all recalled boilers at no cost to consumers. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing heating contractors. Price to consumer (not installed) may range from about $2,200 to $3,200. |
| Recall Date | 2006-02-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | Weil-McClain GV water boiler Models GV-3, GV-4, GV-5 and GV-6 with a serial number/date code range of CP5075477 to CP5221234 and built from April 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005. Serial numbers and date codes are located on the left side of the jacket, above the boiler rating label. |
| Recall Number | 06527 |
| Manufacturers › Name | 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, and ask for Consumer Relations, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weil-mclain.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |