Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jun 10, 2014, 01:00 ET

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers

Hazard: A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer 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.

To see photos of the recalled products, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Weil-McLain-Recalls-Ultra-Series-Boilers/

Recall Details

Units: About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada

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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Remedy: 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.

Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200.

Distributor: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.

Manufactured in: United States

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39719r-eng.php

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Recall Number: 14-203

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