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CPSC recall · Reported May 6, 2008

Williamson-Thermoflo 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.

Recall #
08567
Affected scope
About 1,800
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Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. recalled The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following mo… - a moderate-severity action.

Williamson-Thermoflo 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 #08567 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings ….

Moderate
severity level
May 6, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08567 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #08567) was formally reported on May 6, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,800.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,800

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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 GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 08567
Date reported May 6, 2008
Date initiated May 6, 2008
Recalling firm Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Affected scope About 1,800
Distribution Not disclosed
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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…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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 GWS-127, GWS-158 From CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 From CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.. Recalled by Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.. Units affected: About 1,800.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 6, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08567.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (08567) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 6, 2008. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.