Recalls / 2010-08-09

Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard

10751 · Recalled 2010-08-09 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Service kit for gas-fired boiler		About 1,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Nefit B.V. Inc.
Importer: Bosch Thermotechnology of Londonderry, N.H.
Made in: The Netherlands
Sold at: Distributed to plumbing, heating contractors, equipment distributors nationwide

Consumer contact

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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Source: CPSC recall 10751. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.