Rheem to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces recall: Fire Hazard
Rheem Recalls to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Rheem to Repair Oil-Fired Furnaces recalled?
If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. Contact: For additional information, contact Rheem at (800) 577-3960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rheemac.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
- Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces
- Company
- Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., of Fort Smith, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- Contractors nationwide to consumers from January 2006 through December 2008 as part of installed systems for between $1,500 and $10,000.
- Recall date
- January 22, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Rheem has received one report in which the furnace was incorrectly wired. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. Only the models beginning with the model numbers listed in the chart below and with date codes ending in 0106 through 5206, 0107 through 5207, or 0108 through 4808 are included in this recall. The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner. The rating plate can be found by opening the unit's burner access door, which has slotted openings. Model # Brand & Description ROBF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Upflow Oil Furnace ROPF Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Downflow/Horizontal Oil Furnace TZOUP United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Upflow Oil Furnace TZODH United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Downflow/ Horizontal Oil Furnace