Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers recall: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Why was Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers recalled?
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. Contact: For more information, contact Williamson-Thermoflo toll-free at (866) 783-9516 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.williamson-thermoflo.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
- Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers
- Company
- Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
- Quantity
- About 1,800
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,500 and $2,700.
- Recall date
- May 6, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Numbers GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.