The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08567·Announced 2008-05-06

Williamson-Thermoflo Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Leak Risk

Weil-McLain is recalling about 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo gas 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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Weil-McLain of Michigan City, Ind., is recalling approximately 1,800 Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The recall involves specific model names and serial numbers, which are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel of the units.

The hazard exists because 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 in connection with this recall.

The boilers were sold through plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,500 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 Williamson-Thermoflo toll-free at (866) 783-9516 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.williamson-thermoflo.com.

The recalled product

Product
Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers
Manufacturer
Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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