Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19016 · Oct 18, 2018 · Hydrolevel
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19016
- Date
- Oct 18, 2018
- Company
- Hydrolevel
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Hydrolevel HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controller which is a black rectangular control unit for residential Slant/Fin VSPH boilers. The unit has six small LED lights and the word 'Hydrostat' on the front. The controller says HydroStat on the front and HydroStat Model 3000 on the back.
What can happen
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers with Slant/Fin model VSPH boilers should immediately contact a contractor to schedule a free repair. For assistance in locating a contractor, go to http://www.slantfin.com/locator/.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hydrolevel has received five reports of the recalled controllers failing to shut down the boilers after they reach the high temperature limit. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Slant/Fin distributors, residential boiler contractors and boiler distributors nationwide from May 2012 through July 2018 for about $185 for the boiler controller
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hydrostat model 3000 boiler controllers for slant/fin boilers?
Consumers with Slant/Fin model VSPH boilers should immediately contact a contractor to schedule a free repair. For assistance in locating a contractor, go to http://www.slantfin.com/locator/.
What is the hazard?
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, 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.