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Recall Details
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January 22, 2007
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Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers for Leaking Exhaust, Carbon Monoxide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Model 80, 88, 94, and LGB Packaged Commercial Boilers
Units: 171
Manufacturer: Weil-McLain Co., of Michigan City, Ind.
Hazard: The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the Weil-McLain Model 80, 88, 94, and LGB Packaged Commercial Boilers built from December 1, 2005 through October 26, 2006. The model information is written on a name plate or rating label on the front blue sheet metal jacket panels.
Sold at: The products were purchased from Weil-McLain and shipped to job sites per boiler order shipping instructions. Price to consumer (not installed) may range from:
| Model | Rating | Base List Price (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| LBG (Gas) | 400 - 2860 MBH input | $4,400 - $21,500 |
| 80 (Gas/Oil) | 346 - 1674 MBH input | $2,800 - $8,300 |
| 88 (Gas/Oil) | 996 - 5845 MBH input | $7,000 - $26,900 |
| 94 (Gas/Oil) | 2527 - 8660 MBH input | $32,100 - $88,000 |
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Weil-McLain has directly notified all customers with recalled boilers and is providing a repair free of charge.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.weil-mclain.com
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Related Recalls
The boiler’s flue collector can crack if exposed to a high impact event in the burner chamber, which can allow the boiler to emit carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.
The siphon can become blocked, leading to a delayed ignition that can damage the boiler’s exhaust system, creating a carbon monoxide hazard.
A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
The ground wire and probe wires could be incorrectly assembled in the units by the manufacturer, posing fire and explosion hazards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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