January 22, 2007

Weil-McLain Co. Recalls Boilers 

Name of Product: Model 80, 88, 94, and LGB Packaged Commercial Boilers

Units: 171

Manufacturer: Weil-McLain Co., of Michigan City, Ind.

Hazard: The boiler assembly is not properly sealed. Exhaust and carbon monoxide (CO) can leak during operation and accumulate, posing a risk of poisoning.

Description: The recall involves the Weil-McLain Model 80, 88, 94, and LGB Packaged Commercial Boilers built from December 1, 2005 through October 26, 2006. The model information is written on a name plate or rating label on the front blue sheet metal jacket panels.

Sold at: The products were purchased from Weil-McLain and shipped to job sites per boiler order shipping instructions. Price to consumer (not installed) may range from:

Model Rating Base List Price
(approximate)
LBG (Gas) 400 - 2860 MBH input $4,400 - $21,500
80 (Gas/Oil) 346 – 1674 MBH input $2,800 - $8,300
88 (Gas/Oil) 996 – 5845 MBH input $7,000 - $26,900
94 (Gas/Oil) 2527 – 8660 MBH input $32,100 - $88,000

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Weil-McLain has directly notified all customers with recalled boilers and is providing a repair free of charge.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Weil-McLain at (219) 879-6561 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at http://www.weil-mclain.com/netdocs/uscpsc.htm