Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 16731
Affected scope: About 110

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn. recalled The recall includes Williamson and Thermoflo furnaces and boilers with Carlin oil burners….

Carlin Recalls Williamson and Thermoflo Furnaces and Boilers Equipped with Carlin Burners… was recalled by Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn. in March 10, 2016. Reason: A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Carlin to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who c…. Verify recall #16731 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: March 10, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16731 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16731
Date reported	March 10, 2016
Date initiated	March 10, 2016
Recalling firm	Carlin Combustion Technology Inc., of North Haven, Conn.
Affected scope	About 110
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately contact Carlin to arrange for a free repair. Consumers who cannot locate their installation date lab…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A wiring malfunction can result in the burners failing to shut off, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 10, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16731.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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