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CPSC recall · Reported March 23, 2023

Burnham Commercial Recalls Natural Gas Boilers Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.

Recall #
23738
Affected scope
About 185
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The recall

Burnham Commercial, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard..

Moderate
severity level
March 23, 2023
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23738 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #23738) was formally reported on March 23, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Burnham Commercial, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 185.

The documented reason for this recall is: Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler repair. The firm is contacting distributors directly. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 185

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the Burnham Commercial Series 8 EP Natural Gas Boiler and the Series 16H equipped with CSD-1. Both boilers are for commercial use and use natural gas as a fuel source. The recalled units have the Q3452B2100/B pilot with the 90-degree mounting bracket. The brand names "Burnham Commercial" for the Series 8 and "Crown Boiler" for the Series 16H are stamped in metal on the front cover. The model and serial number can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the vestibule panel located behind the front jacket panel of the boiler. These boilers are mostly found in industrial or commercial buildings.

Reason for recall

Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler repair. The firm is contacting distributors directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 23738
Date reported March 23, 2023
Date initiated March 23, 2023
Recalling firm Burnham Commercial, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Affected scope About 185
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Burnham Commercial Series 8 EP Natural Gas Boiler and the Series 16H equipped with CSD-1. Both boilers are for commercial use and use natural gas as a fuel source. The recalled units have the Q3452B2100/B pilot with the 90-degree mounting bracket. The brand names "Burnham Commercial" for the Series 8 and "Crown Boiler" for the Series 16H are stamped in metal on the front cover. The model and serial number can be found on the boiler rating plate located on the vestibule panel located behind the front jacket panel of the boiler. These boilers are mostly found in industrial or commercial buildings.. Recalled by Burnham Commercial, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Units affected: About 185.
Why was this product recalled?
Delayed ignition and/or flame rollout can occur with the boilers, posing a burn hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers and contact the installer or distributor to schedule a free boiler repair. The firm is contacting distributors directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 23, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23738.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (23738) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported March 23, 2023.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).