Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 9, 2009 · CPSC recall 09752 · Bosch Thermotechnology

Hazard

An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.

Units

About 90

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled Buderus GB142 is a gas-fired, wall-hung boiler. The boilers are white and designed to be mounted on walls. The black control drawer in the bottom center of the front of the boiler is marked "Buderus GB 142." Boilers with a green sticker inside the control drawer are not included. The model numbers included in the recall are 142/24, 142/30, 142/45 and 142/60. Only models with date codes of 7246 through 7256 are included in the recall. The model number and date code are located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, call Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.buderus.net

Product

Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers

Manufacturer(s)

Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands

Imported by

Bosch Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H.

Retailers

Wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $5,000 and $7,500.

Made in

Netherlands

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →