The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08566·Announced 2008-05-06

Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Leak Risk

Weil-McLain is recalling about 32,000 gas-fired boilers because a vent piping leak could release carbon monoxide into buildings.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Weil-McLain is recalling approximately 32,000 cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The recall includes specific models and serial numbers: CGs-3, CGs-4, CGs-5, and CGs-6 with serial numbers from CP 5071501 through CP 5694976, and CGi-3, CGi-5, and CGi-6 Series 2 with serial numbers from CP 4134351 through CP 5698635. The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.

The hazard is that if there is a leak in the vent piping, the boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. No injuries have been reported.

The boilers were sold by plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,700. Consumers who have not already been contacted should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. For more information, consumers can contact Weil-McLain toll-free at (866) 783-9276 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.weil-mclain.com.

The recalled product

Product
Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers
Affected units
32,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.

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