Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 12, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
Hazard: A cap on the boiler’s manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
Consumer Contact: Weil-McLain toll-free at (888) 770-7139 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.weil-mclain.com and click on “Product Safety Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
In conjunction with Canada
Units: About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada
Description: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
Distributed by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200.
Distributor: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Manufactured in: United States
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