Product Recall Number: 19-016
Why was HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers recalled?
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-016
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-10-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers
Description: This recall involves the Hydrolevel HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controller which is a black rectangular control unit for residential Slant/Fin VSPH boilers. It is used on Slant/Fin boilers with a serial number between 1581920 and 2476166. The boiler controller 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. The serial number on the boiler is located on the rating plate located on the top cabinet panel.
Hazard Description: A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: 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.
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
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Distributors: Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed