Burnham Commercial Natural Gas Boilers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 23, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

23738

Brand / firm

Burnham Commercial, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Sold / distributed

Independent heating and plumbing contractors and wholesale distributors nationwide from June 2020 through November 2022 for between $2,000 and $4,000.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.