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

Name of product:

Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers

Hazard:

A cap on the boiler's manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.

Recall Details:

Units:

About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada

Description:

This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair or call KEIL at 800-300-KEIL and let us deal with it.

Reference: Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion

We are an authorized dealer of this product but have not installed these models but would be happy to help resolve any issues.