Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-10-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 3000. About 3,900 units in the US and 370 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19016 |
| Published | 2018-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2018-10-18 |
| Products | HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers |
| Firm named in the title | Hydrolevel |
| Firms | Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn. (manufacturer); Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,900 |
| Units (Canada) | 370 |
| Model numbers | 3000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating |
| Sold | Slant/Fin distributors, residential boiler contractors and boiler distributors nationwide from May 2012 through July 2018 for about $185 for the boiler controller |
Description
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.
Hazard
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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 injuries
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.
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