Bosch Thermotechnology · Recalled
Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 90
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5,000–$7,500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for between $5,000 and $7,500.
- Product type
- Boilers & Accessories
- Made in
- Netherlands
- Recalled by
- Bosch Thermotechnology, of Londonderry, N.H., Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled boilers immediately and contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology for a free repair.
For additional 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 Web site at www.buderus.net
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 09 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.