Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8429.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8429.
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/.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Slant/fin Distributors, Residential Boiler Contractors And Boiler Distributors Nationwide From May 2012 Through July 2018 For About $185 For The Boiler Controller or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8429.
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.
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Slant/fin Distributors, Residential Boiler Contractors And Boiler Distributors Nationwide From May 2012 Through July 2018 For About $185 For The Boiler Controller Recall FAQ
Slant/fin Distributors, Residential Boiler Contractors And Boiler Distributors Nationwide From May 2012 Through July 2018 For About $185 For The Boiler Controller is the subject of a consumer products recall: Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on October 18, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,900 units are potentially affected.