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Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled March 10, 2016 · CPSC recall 16731 · Carlin

Hazard

A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 110

Incidents / injuries

Carlin has received one report of the burner failing to shut off. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall includes Williamson and Thermoflo furnaces and boilers with Carlin oil burners with an installation date label between April 1, 2015 and November 31, 2015. The installation date is printed on a label on the outside of the furnace or boiler. Recalled furnaces have a Carlin burner inside of the furnace, behind the furnace grate. Recalled boilers have a Carlin burner attached to the outside of the boiler enclosure. "Carlin" is printed in white letters on the face of the burner nameplate.

What to do

Consumers should immediately contact Carlin to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who cannot locate their installation date label can also contact Carlin. Carlin is contacting installers directly to make repairs on furnaces that were installed in consumer's homes.

Contact

Carlin at 800-989-2275 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carlincombustion.com and click "Contact Us" and then "Customer Service" for more information.

Product

Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners

Manufacturer(s)

Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.

Retailers

Heating and plumbing contractors that install Williamson-Thermoflo heating and plumbing equipment nationwide from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $500 for the burners.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →