CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers
CPSC recall 06527 · announced February 1, 2006 · Weil-mclain · 1,131 units affected
The product
Weil-McClain GV water boiler Models GV-3, GV-4, GV-5 and GV-6 with a serial number/date code range of CP5075477 to CP5221234 and built from April 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005. Serial numbers and date codes are located on the left side of the jacket, above the boiler rating label.
The hazard
The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Gas can leak during operation and accumulate. If an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion could occur.
What to do (per CPSC)
Weil-McLain repaired all recalled boilers at no cost to consumers.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No reports of incidents or injuries.
Sold at: Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing heating contractors. Price to consumer (not installed) may range from about $2,200 to $3,200.
Consumer contact: Call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, and ask for Consumer Relations, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weil-mclain.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.