Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers
CPSC Recall #09-752 — July 8, 2009
Product
Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers
Description
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.
Hazard
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.
Units Affected
About 90
Sold At
Wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $5,000 and $7,500.
Manufacturer
Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
Importer
Bosch Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H.
Manufactured In
The Netherlands