Rinnai Wall Furnaces recall: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Why was Rinnai Wall Furnaces recalled?
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
- Company
- Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 52,000
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
- Recall date
- February 21, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Model RHFE-431 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P WTA-72B-N WTA-76B-N Model RHFE-556 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.