Furnaces and Boilers (Carlin) – fire hazard (2016)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners
Brand
Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn. is recalling Williamson-Thermoflo furnaces and boilers equipped with Carlin oil burners. The hazard is: A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026