CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230
CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 Gas Boilers
Why was CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall of Ultra 155 & 230 recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ultra 155 & Ultra 230 Gas Boilers
- Company
- The Weil-McLain Company, of Michigan City, Ind.
- Quantity
- 1,700
- Sold at
- Nationally at plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors from December 2002 through February 2003 for approximately $4500.
- Recall date
- May 13, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.