Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners

CPSC Recall #16-731 — March 10, 2016

Recall #16-731 Date: March 10, 2016 Remedy: Repair

Product

Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners

Description

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

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

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

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.

Units Affected

About 110

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.   

Manufacturer

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

Manufactured In

U.S.