Bosch Thermotechnology Boilers recall: Fire Hazard
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Bosch Thermotechnology Boilers recalled?
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers
- Company
- Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands, Bosch Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H.
- Quantity
- About 90
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $5,000 and $7,500.
- Recall date
- July 9, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.