CPSC2006-10-31
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from May 2005 through July 2006 for between $4,000 and $7,000.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Weil-McLain Ultra Series Gas Boilers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Weil-McLain-Recalls-Ultra-Series-Boilers-for-Carbon-Monoxide-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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