CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers

Recalled May 13, 2003 · CPSC recall 03540 · Weil-McLain

Recalled gas boiler, with red square highlighting affected area

Hazard

Weil-McLain has determined that the gas valve mounting screws on the recalled boilers may have not been fully tightened during the assembly process and may have come loose in transportation. Weil-McLain is concerned that loose gas fittings could result in leaking gas, fire and/or explosions, that could cause bodily injuries or property damage.

Remedy

Weil-McLain is providing distributors and installers with a "Safety Notice" package for each boiler containing instructions, replacement screws and a reimbursement form. Installers are also asked to tighten the gas valve union. Installers will be reimbursed $50 for each boiler they inspect.

Units

1,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers are condensing high-efficient gas-fired boilers for space heating. They have 93% operating efficiency and use a cast aluminum, mono block heat exchanger packaged in a glossy silver/flat black jacket.

What to do

Contact

Call Weil-McLain at 219-879-6561 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, and ask for Consumer Relations, or visit the firm's website at www.weil-mclain.com

Product

Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers

Manufacturer(s)

The Weil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind.

Retailers

Nationally at plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors from December 2002 through February 2003 for approximately $4500.

Made in

United States

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