Weil-McLain Ultra Series Boilers recall: Fire, Explosion
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
Why was Weil-McLain Ultra Series Boilers recalled?
A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair. Contact: Weil-McLain toll-free at (888) 770-7139 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.weil-mclain.com and click on "Product Safety Recalls" for more information.
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
- Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
- Company
- Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
- Quantity
- About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200.
- Recall date
- June 10, 2014
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.