Original; see modified release: Gas Boilers Recall/Repair by Weil-McLain
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 1998
Release # 98-107
Company Phone Number: (800) 625-5249 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall to Repair Gas Boilers
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weil-McLain, of Michigan
City, Ind., is recalling 8,500 Weil-McLain gas boilers for
field adjustment of the gas control valve. These boilers'
gas control valves, made by White-Rodgers, could have gas
pressure settings that are too high. Incorrect gas pressure
can cause the boiler to produce dangerous carbon monoxide,
which can then leak, causing serious injury or death.
Weil-McLain has received three reports of carbon
monoxide detectors alarming due to the release of carbon
monoxide from these boilers. No injuries or deaths have been
reported.
The Weil-McLain model GV gas boilers subject to this
recall are equipped with certain White-Rodgers model
36C98-303 gas control valves with date codes 9621 through
9723. The date code and model number can be found on the
unit's gas control valve, which is located at the front and
center section of the boiler under the jacket. Also, all
Weil-McLain GV boilers located at elevations more than 7,000
feet above sea level are being recalled. These boilers have
"WEIL-McLAIN GOLD GV" written on the boiler jacket.
Heating and cooling companies and contractors sold
these boilers nationwide from June 1996 to November 1997 for
about $1,500 to $3,000. Approximately 1,000 GV boilers were
installed from June 1990 to January 1998 at locations above
7,000 feet elevation.
Consumers should immediately check to see if they have
a Weil-McLain GV boiler affected by this recall. For
assistance in checking the boiler's gas valve model and date
code, or for other additional information, consumers should
call Weil-McLain at (800) 625-5249 anytime. If a consumer
has an affected boiler, Weil-McLain will arrange for a free
adjustment of the gas control valves' pressure setting.
