CPSC2018-10-18
Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
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/.
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
Affected count
About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers
Consumer contact
Slant Fin at 800-873-4346 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday though Friday or Hydrolevel at 800-654-0768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.hydrolevel.com and click Contact Us for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Hydrolevel-Recalls-Controllers-for-Slant-Fin-Boilers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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