Recalls / 2016-03-10

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

16731 · Recalled 2016-03-10 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners		About 110

Parties

Manufacturer: Carlin Combustion Technology Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Heating, plumbing contractors that install Williamson-Thermoflo heating, plumbing equipment nationwide

Consumer contact

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.

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Carlin Brand Burner on Furnace

Carlin Brand Burner on Boiler

Source: CPSC recall 16731. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.