Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall 08567 · May 6, 2008 · Weil-McLain
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08567
- Date
- May 6, 2008
- Company
- Weil-McLain
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI 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 GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 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 $1,500 and $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled williamson-thermoflo gws and gwi 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.