Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09752 · Jul 9, 2009 · Bosch Thermotechnology
90
units affected
90
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09752
- Date
- Jul 9, 2009
- Company
- Bosch Thermotechnology
- Units affected
- 90
- Product
- Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Buderus GB142 is a gas-fired, wall-hung boiler. The boilers are white and designed to be mounted on walls. The black control drawer in the bottom center of the front of the boiler is marked "Buderus GB 142." Boilers with a green sticker inside the control drawer are not included. The model numbers included in the recall are 142/24, 142/30, 142/45 and 142/60. Only models with date codes of 7246 through 7256 are included in the recall. The model number and date code are located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.
What can happen
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $5,000 and $7,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas-fired wall-hung boilers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire 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.