CPSC recall 10-751, announced August 9, 2010, covers Service kit for gas-fired boiler (about 1,500 units). The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers with boilers listed above that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact the service provider to determine if the kit was installed in their boilers. Recall contact: call (800) 283-3787, or go to www.buderus.net.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.
Which products are included?
The recalled product is a service kit that was distributed for free to some contractors and distributors that contained a silver-colored adapter. The kit, which has the number 8718600187 on the side of the box, was used as part of a program to evaluate the effects of heating water quality on components of Buderus gas-fired condensing gas boilers with model numbers GB142/24, GB142/30, GB142/45, and GB142/60. The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers with boilers listed above that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact the service provider to determine if the kit was installed in their boilers. If it was, consumers should arrange with the service provider for an immediate free inspection and repair. Contractors and distributors who received kits from Bosch are directly contacting consumers who have boilers with the recalled kits installed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Service kit for gas-fired
- Manufacturer
- Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
- Product type
- Boilers
- Recall number
- 10-751
- Units
- About 1,500
- Manufactured in
- The Netherlands
- Sold at / sales period
- Distributed to plumbing and heating contractors and equipment distributors nationwide from February 2010 through May 2010 for free.
- Importer
- Bosch Thermotechnology of Londonderry, N.H.
Service kit for gas-fired boiler
CPSC product type: Boilers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.buderus.net
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