Hydrolevel Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers recall: Fire Hazard
Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Hydrolevel Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers recalled?
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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/. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers
- Company
- Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
- 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
- Recall date
- October 18, 2018
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.