Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
May 6, 2008 Alert #08-566 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers
Units: About 32,000
Manufacturer: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 |
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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.
Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,700.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Weil-McLain toll-free at (866) 783-9276 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.weil-mclain.com