Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Rinnai-Recalls-Wall-Furnaces-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard |
| Title | Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/40f02d61ee99405a9beb2f7da38d91e1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Wall Furnace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/daf9723f031a45cbabfa03bdf0945130.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Wall Furnace |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc832b2de56c43c6a46900871da39bf2.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Wall Furnace Labeling |
| Hazards › Name | A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home. |
| Injuries › Name | Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556 |
| Products › Type | Furnaces |
| Products › Category I D | 1960 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 52,000 |
| Recall I D | 4211 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900. |
| Recall Date | 2008-02-21T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08199 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |