Safety regulator, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers
Recall 03540 · May 13, 2003 · The Weil-McLain Company
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03540
- Date
- May 13, 2003
- Company
- The Weil-McLain Company
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers are condensing high-efficient gas-fired boilers for space heating. They have 93% operating efficiency and use a cast aluminum, mono block heat exchanger packaged in a glossy silver/flat black jacket.
What can happen
Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.
The fix
Weil-McLain is providing distributors and installers with a "Safety Notice" package for each boiler containing instructions, replacement screws and a reimbursement form. Installers are also asked to tighten the gas valve union. Installers will be reimbursed $50 for each boiler they inspect.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nationally at plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors from December 2002 through February 2003 for approximately $4500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ultra 155 & ultra 230 gas boilers?
Weil-McLain is providing distributors and installers with a "Safety Notice" package for each boiler containing instructions, replacement screws and a reimbursement form. Installers are also asked to tighten the gas valve union. Installers will be reimbursed $50 for each boiler they inspect.
What is the hazard?
Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily.
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.