Recall #16-731 · Published March 10, 2016

Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners from Williamson-Thermoflo on March 10, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

Carlin Combustion Burner
Carlin Combustion Burner
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Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.
Recall number
16-731
Units
About 110
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
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.

Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners

CPSC product type: Boilers

Recall contact information

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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

Publication and verification

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