Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall 08566 · May 6, 2008 · Weil-McLain
32,000
units affected
32,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08566
- Date
- May 6, 2008
- Company
- Weil-McLain
- Units affected
- 32,000
- Product
- Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 CGs-3, CGs-4, CGs-5, CGs-6 From CP 5071501 through CP 5694976 CGi-3, CGi-5, CGi-6 Series 2 From CP 4134351 through CP 5698635 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled weil-mclain cgs and cgi gas boilers?
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
What is the 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.
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.