CPSCGeneral Alert
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
Published: June 10, 2014Recall ID: 14203Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.
Affected Products
Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Weil-McLain-Recalls-Ultra-Series-Boilers |
| Title | Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14203.Ultra%2520-%2520Front%2520View%2520800.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Weil-McLain Ultra Series Boilers |
| Hazards › Name | A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers |
| Products › Category I D | 67899 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1704 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200. |
| Recall Date | 2014-06-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted. |
| Distributors › Name | Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. |
| Recall Number | 14203 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39719r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Weil-McLain toll-free at (888) 770-7139 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.weil-mclain.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |