Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
Recall 14203 · Jun 10, 2014 · Weil-McLain
7,900
units affected
7,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14203
- Date
- Jun 10, 2014
- Company
- Weil-McLain
- Units affected
- 7,900
- Product
- Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
- Product type
- Boilers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.
What can happen
A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled weil-mclain ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 mbh ultra series boilers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
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.