Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16731 · Mar 10, 2016 · Carlin
110
units affected
110
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16731
- Date
- Mar 10, 2016
- Company
- Carlin
- Units affected
- 110
- Product
- Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners
- Product type
- Boilers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carlin has received one report of the burner failing to shut off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled williamson-thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with carlin oil burners?
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.
What is the hazard?
A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire 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.