Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10751 · Aug 9, 2010 · Bosch Thermotechnology
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10751
- Date
- Aug 9, 2010
- Company
- Bosch Thermotechnology
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Service kit for gas-fired boiler
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is a service kit that was distributed for free to some contractors and distributors that contained a silver-colored adapter. The kit, which has the number 8718600187 on the side of the box, was used as part of a program to evaluate the effects of heating water quality on components of Buderus gas-fired condensing gas boilers with model numbers GB142/24, GB142/30, GB142/45, and GB142/60. The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.
What can happen
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers with boilers listed above that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact the service provider to determine if the kit was installed in their boilers. If it was, consumers should arrange with the service provider for an immediate free inspection and repair. Contractors and distributors who received kits from Bosch are directly contacting consumers who have boilers with the recalled kits installed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Distributed to plumbing and heating contractors and equipment distributors nationwide from February 2010 through May 2010 for free.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled service kit for gas-fired boiler?
Consumers with boilers listed above that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact the service provider to determine if the kit was installed in their boilers. If it was, consumers should arrange with the service provider for an immediate free inspection and repair. Contractors and distributors.
What is the hazard?
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.