Bosch Thermotechnology Recalls Boiler Survey Kits Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-08-09 · 10751
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.
Recall
Number
10751
Date
2010-08-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Service kit for gas-fired boiler
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Nefit B.V. Inc., of the Netherlands
Retailer(s)
Distributed to plumbing and heating contractors and equipment distributors nationwide from February 2010 through May 2010 for free.
Importer(s)
Bosch Thermotechnology of Londonderry, N.H.
Country of manufacture
The Netherlands
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.