Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Weil-McLain is recalling approximately 8,500 gas boilers due to a hazard involving carbon monoxide. The recalled boilers are Weil-McLain model GV units equipped with certain White-Rodgers model 36C98-303 gas control valves with date codes 9621 through 9723, as well as all Weil-McLain GV boilers installed at elevations above 7,000 feet. The gas control valves in these boilers may have pressure settings that are too high, which can cause the boiler to produce dangerous carbon monoxide that can leak into homes. Weil-McLain has received three reports of carbon monoxide detectors alarming due to release of carbon monoxide from these boilers, though no injuries or deaths have been reported. These boilers were sold nationwide from June 1996 to November 1997 for approximately $1,500 to $3,000.
Consumers who believe they have an affected boiler should call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561 for assistance in identifying their boiler's gas valve model and date code. If a consumer has an affected boiler, Weil-McLain will arrange for a free adjustment of the gas control valve's pressure setting.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Gas Boilers Recall/Repair by Weil-McLain NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued May 11, 1998, Last Revised November 23, 2005 Release # 98-107 Company Phone Number: (219) 879-6561 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: telephone number change CPSC, Weil-McLain Announce Recall to Repair Gas Boilers WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind., is recalling 8,500 Weil-McLain gas boilers for field adjustment of the gas control valve. These boilers' gas control valves, made by White-Rodgers, could have gas pressure settings that are too high. Incorrect gas pressure can cause the boiler to produce dangerous carbon monoxide, which can then leak, causing serious injury or death. Weil-McLain has received three reports of carbon monoxide detectors alarming due to the release of carbon monoxide from these boilers. No injuries or deaths have been reported. The Weil-McLain model GV gas boilers subject to this recall are equipped with certain White-Rodgers model 36C98-303 gas control valves with date codes 9621 through 9723. The date code and model number can be found on the unit's gas control valve, which is located at the front and center section of the boiler under the jacket. Also, all Weil-McLain GV boilers located at elevations more than 7,000 feet above sea level are being recalled. These boilers have "WEIL-McLAIN GOLD GV" written on the boiler jacket. Heating and cooling companies and contractors sold these boilers nationwide from June 1996 to November 1997 for about $1,500 to $3,000. Approximately 1,000 GV boilers were installed from June 1990 to January 1998 at locations above 7,000 feet elevation. Consumers should immediately check to see if they have a Weil-McLain GV boiler affected by this recall. For assistance in checking the boiler's gas valve model and date code, or for other additional information, consumers should call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561. If a consumer has an affected boiler, Weil-McLain will arrange for a free adjustment of the gas control valves' pressure setting.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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