Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra 80, Ultra 105, Ultra 155, Ultra 230 and Ultra 310 condensing, high-efficient, gas-fired boilers for space heating. The user's manual and installation manual have "Ultra Gas-Fired Water Boiler" on the cover. The boilers are wrapped in a glossy silver/flat black jacket and either stand on the floor or are wall-mounted. The serial numbers range from CP5071716 through CP5327000. When the panel on the front of the boiler is removed, a bar-coded label with the serial number is located on the lower right hand side of the boiler itself. "Weil-McLain" is written on the front panel of the boilers.
Affected Products
Weil-McLain Ultra Series Gas Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Weil-McLain-Recalls-Ultra-Series-Boilers-for-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard |
| Title | Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eb87deebd5bd4b4187ddf9c9884819c4.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | CP# Location on Recalled Gas Boiler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e7317f4970e04fb3baff1bf7f7ef075b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Gas Boiler |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ff213cabb22b4b20948f7eeec3e67db3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Wall-monunted Recalled Gas Boiler |
| Hazards › Name | These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
| Injuries › Name | Weil-McLain is aware of one incident where two consumers reported CO poisoning when the boiler installed in their home was connected to LP gas. |
| Products › Name | Weil-McLain Ultra Series Gas Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 3474 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who had a Weil-McLain Ultra series boiler installed for use with propane and have not already been contacted by their installer should contact the installer or a heating professional for a free safety inspection. If the boiler was not installed with a propane conversion kit, one will be installed at the time of the inspection at no charge. Heating professionals may contact Weil McLain Technical Service at (219) 879-6561 for more information. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from May 2005 through July 2006 for between $4,000 and $7,000. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra 80, Ultra 105, Ultra 155, Ultra 230 and Ultra 310 condensing, high-efficient, gas-fired boilers for space heating. The user's manual and installation manual have "Ultra Gas-Fired Water Boiler" on the cover. The boilers are wrapped in a glossy silver/flat black jacket and either stand on the floor or are wall-mounted. The serial numbers range from CP5071716 through CP5327000. When the panel on the front of the boiler is removed, a bar-coded label with the serial number is located on the lower right hand side of the boiler itself. "Weil-McLain" is written on the front panel of the boilers. |
| Recall Number | 07020 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Weil-McLain toll-free at (866) 426-6172 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weil-mclain.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |