Burnham Commercial Recalls Natural Gas Boilers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 23738 · Mar 23, 2023 · Burnham Commercial
185
units affected
185
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23738
- Date
- Mar 23, 2023
- Company
- Burnham Commercial
- Units affected
- 185
- Product
- Burnham Commercial Natural Gas Boilers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Burnham Commercial Series 8 EP Natural Gas Boiler and the Series 16H equipped with CSD-1. Both boilers are for commercial use and use natural gas as a fuel source. The recalled units have the Q3452B2100/B pilot with the 90-degree mounting bracket. The brand names "Burnham Commercial" for the Series 8 and "Crown Boiler" for the Series 16H are stamped in metal on the front cover. The model and serial number can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the vestibule panel located behind the front jacket panel of the boiler. These boilers are mostly found in industrial or commercial buildings.
What can happen
Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler repair. The firm is contacting distributors directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of flame rollouts. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent heating and plumbing contractors and wholesale distributors nationwide from June 2020 through November 2022 for between $2,000 and $4,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled burnham commercial natural gas boilers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler repair. The firm is contacting distributors directly.
What is the hazard?
Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.