Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers

CPSC Recall #08-566 — May 5, 2008

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-566
Recall DateMay 5, 2008
Remedy TypeReplace, Repair
Units AffectedAbout 32,000
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1
700 and $2
700.

Product

Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers

Description

The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall.Model NameSerial NumbersCGs-3, CGs-4, CGs-5, CGs-6From CP 5071501 through CP 5694976CGi-3, CGi-5, CGi-6 Series 2From CP 4134351 through CP 5698635The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel.

Hazard

If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace, Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.