Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 19016
Affected scope: About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)

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

Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn. recalled This recall involves the Hydrolevel HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controller which is a bla….

Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn. in October 18, 2018. Reason: A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers with Slant/Fin model VSPH boilers should immediately contact a contractor to sc…. Verify recall #19016 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: October 18, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19016 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

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.

Reason for recall

A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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/.

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	19016
Date reported	October 18, 2018
Date initiated	October 18, 2018
Recalling firm	Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Affected scope	About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
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 with Slant/Fin model VSPH boilers should immediately contact a contractor to schedule a free repair. For assistance in …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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/.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19016.

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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