Recall #10-751 · Published August 9, 2010

Service kit for gas-fired boiler

Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Service kit for gas-fired boiler from Service kit for gas-fired on August 9, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: 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.

Recalled boiler
Recalled boiler
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Affected model numbers

GB142/24GB142/30GB142/45GB142/60
Additional identifying details

The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler.

Why 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

Manufacturer
Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
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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