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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-07-09

Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers

  • Brand Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
  • Brand Bosch Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Bosch Thermotechnology has recalled Buderus GB142 gas-fired, wall-hung boilers due to a fire hazard. An electrical connector in these boilers can overheat and cause a fire. The recalled boilers are white, wall-mounted units with a black control drawer marked "Buderus GB 142" on the front. Model numbers 142/24, 142/30, 142/45, and 142/60 with date codes 7246 through 7256 are affected. Boilers with a green sticker inside the control drawer are not part of the recall. The model number and date code can be found on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.

Consumers who have a recalled boiler should stop using it immediately. The record indicates that affected consumers should contact their certified heating contractor or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.

Details from the source

The recalled Buderus GB142 is a gas-fired, wall-hung boiler. The boilers are white and designed to be mounted on walls. The black control drawer in the bottom center of the front of the boiler is marked "Buderus GB 142." Boilers with a green sticker inside the control drawer are not included. The model numbers included in the recall are 142/24, 142/30, 142/45 and 142/60. Only models with date codes of 7246 through 7256 are included in the recall. The model number and date code are located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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