CPSCGeneral Alert
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Published: May 6, 2008Recall ID: 08567Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Numbers GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.
Affected Products
Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Williamson-Thermoflo-Gas-Boilers-Recalled-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard |
| Title | Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cbd9c76b78a84062a1ac17154654d2db.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Gas Boiler |
| Hazards › Name | If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers |
| Products › Type | Boilers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1856 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 4589 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,500 and $2,700. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Numbers GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel. |
| Recall Number | 08567 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Williamson-Thermoflo toll-free at (866) 783-9516 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.williamson-thermoflo.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |