CPSC recall · Reported May 6, 2008
Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. recalled The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following mo….
Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard was recalled by Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. in May 6, 2008. Reason: If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings …. Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free …. Verify recall #08566 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings ….
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- May 6, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08566 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Name Serial Numbers CGs-3, CGs-4, CGs-5, CGs-6 From CP 5071501 through CP 5694976 CGi-3, CGi-5, CGi-6 Series 2 From CP 4134351 through CP 5698635 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.
Reason for recall
If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08566 |
| Date reported | May 6, 2008 |
| Date initiated | May 6, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 32,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessa…
- Check the recall number (08566) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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