Thursday, October 16, 2008

Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Released: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 by CPSC

May

6

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers. 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.

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Recall Details

Product

Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers

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 NameSerial Numbers
GWS-127, GWS-158From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040
GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844

Hazards

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.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.


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