The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·14203·Announced 2014-06-10

Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Fire and Explosion Risk

Weil-McLain is recalling approximately 7,900 Ultra Series gas-fired boilers in the U.S. because a manifold cap can crack and release gas, posing a risk of fire and explosion.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire and explosion, which is a risk-of-harm product category. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because no injuries or fires have been reported, only 11 reports of the cap cracking.

Plain-English summary

Weil-McLain is recalling approximately 7,900 Ultra Series gas-fired boilers in the United States and 540 in Canada. The recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155, and 230 MBH boilers used for space heating. Affected units have serial numbers between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985, located on a bar-coded label on the lower right side of the boiler behind the removable front panel. The boilers feature a Weil-McLain logo plate, a pewter/flat black cover, and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.

The recall is due to a risk of fire and explosion. A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home. The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking, but no fires or injuries have been reported.

These boilers were sold through plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers, and contractors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for approximately $4,200 to $6,200. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply, and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair. Consumers can reach Weil-McLain toll-free at (888) 770-7139 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.weil-mclain.com.

The recalled product

Product
Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
7,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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