The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10751·Announced 2010-08-09

Bosch Recalls Boiler Service Kits Due to Fire Hazard

Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling about 1,500 boiler service kits because a silver adapter can cause gas leaks, posing a fire or explosion risk.

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 (fire/explosion hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling approximately 1,500 service kits for gas-fired boilers due to a fire and explosion hazard. The kits, which were distributed for free to plumbing and heating contractors and equipment distributors nationwide from February 2010 through May 2010, contain a silver-colored gas pipe adapter. The use of this specific adapter can lead to gas leakage.

The service kits, identified by the number 8718600187 on the side of the box, were used as part of a program to evaluate the effects of heating water quality on components of Buderus gas-fired condensing gas boilers. The affected boiler model numbers are GB142/24, GB142/30, GB142/45, and GB142/60. The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported. Consumers with the listed boilers that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact their service provider to determine if the recalled kit was installed. If it was, consumers should arrange for an immediate free inspection and repair. Contractors and distributors who received the kits are directly contacting consumers who have boilers with the recalled kits installed. For more information, call Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.buderus.net.

The recalled product

Product
Service kit for gas-fired boiler
Manufacturer
Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
Category
Consumer Product — Heating & Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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